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Choctaw County

Mississippi · 8,246 residents · 418.197 sq mi
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Choctaw County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,648. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 1,512 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $89,700. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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
8,246
−15%since 2000
from 9,758 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
20 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 23 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.1
+20%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K10K1990201020202024Choctaw County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,648
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,020 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,353
+81%since 2000
from $13,474 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.2%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing3.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,700
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$533
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $332 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
25.2% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+22%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.8%(6,613)
Black30.5%(2,980)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(79)
Asian0.1%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.9%(5,355)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.4%(5,559)
Black28.3%(2,332)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(117)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other1%(84)
Diversity Score55.7%(4,593)
Segregation Score32%(2,641)
Diversity Score
56
+1%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
32
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.1%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+57%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 12.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 57.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.2%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−74.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Choctaw County, Mississippi?

Choctaw County, Mississippi has about 8,246 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Choctaw County, Mississippi earns about $36,648 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Choctaw County, Mississippi expensive?

In Choctaw County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $89,700, and the typical rent is about $533 a month.

How educated are people in Choctaw County, Mississippi?

About 20.3% of adults age 25 and over in Choctaw County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Choctaw County, Mississippi?

About 17.8% of people in Choctaw County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Choctaw County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Choctaw County, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 825 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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