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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Choctaw County

Oklahoma · 15,342 residents · 770.383 sq mi
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Choctaw County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,743. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $44,000. The poverty rate of 24.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

15,342
Unchangedsince 1990
from 15,302 in 1990
1990 – 2025
20 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 20 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.7
+7%since 1990
from 36.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$22,743
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,451 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,296
+63%since 1990
from $7,548 in 1990
US average: $21,522
24.3%
−8.4 ptssince 1990
from 32.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$44,000
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$302
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $197 in 1990
US average: $602
70.9%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 72.3% in 1990
29.1% rent
1.9
−17%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic71.8%(10,986)
Black12.8%(1,963)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(183)
Asian0%(3)
Diversity Score57.2%(8,749)
2000
White, non-Hispanic67.8%(10,409)
Black10.9%(1,671)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(246)
Asian0.1%(22)
Diversity Score33.8%(5,191)
34
−41%since 1990
from 57 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.9%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.0%
+11.1 ptssince 1990
from 57.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.2 min
−21%since 1990
from 21.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Choctaw County, Oklahoma?

Choctaw County, Oklahoma has about 15,342 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Choctaw County, Oklahoma earns about $22,743 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Choctaw County, Oklahoma expensive?

In Choctaw County, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $44,000, and the typical rent is about $302 a month.

How educated are people in Choctaw County, Oklahoma?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Choctaw County, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Choctaw County, Oklahoma?

About 24.3% of people in Choctaw County, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Choctaw County, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Choctaw County, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 40 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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