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Chickasaw County

Mississippi · 17,106 residents · 501.782 sq mi
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Chickasaw County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,592. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $70,000. The poverty rate of 21.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,106
−12%since 2000
from 19,440 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
34 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 39 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
+19%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K17K18K19K20K1990201020202024Chickasaw County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,592
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,364 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,113
+44%since 2000
from $13,279 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.9%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade32.1%
US avg: 10%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$641
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $349 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
27.9% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+11%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56%(10,887)
Black41%(7,967)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(445)
Asian0.2%(34)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.1%(12,454)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic50.2%(8,584)
Black43.3%(7,407)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(642)
Asian0.2%(41)
Other1.7%(289)
Diversity Score68.9%(11,793)
Segregation Score19.6%(3,354)
Diversity Score
69
+8%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
20
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.4%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 59.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+44%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 12.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 57.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.3%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.8%
−70.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chickasaw County, Mississippi?

Chickasaw County, Mississippi has about 17,106 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chickasaw County, Mississippi?

The typical household in Chickasaw County, Mississippi earns about $35,592 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chickasaw County, Mississippi expensive?

In Chickasaw County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $70,000, and the typical rent is about $641 a month.

How educated are people in Chickasaw County, Mississippi?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Chickasaw County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chickasaw County, Mississippi?

About 21.4% of people in Chickasaw County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chickasaw County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Chickasaw County, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 979 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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5 census tracts
Census Tract 9503Census Tract 9501Census Tract 9502Census Tract 9504.02Census Tract 9504.01
4 ZIP codes
ZIP 38851ZIP 38860ZIP 38850ZIP 39776
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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