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Choctaw County

Oklahoma · 14,204 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 $37,121. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $99,000. The poverty rate of 25.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,204
−7%since 2000
from 15,342 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
18 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 20 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.7
+13%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,121
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,743 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,194
+89%since 2000
from $12,296 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,000
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$573
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $302 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
32.9% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+38%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.8%(10,409)
Black10.9%(1,671)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(246)
Asian0.1%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.8%(5,191)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.1%(8,114)
Black9.7%(1,371)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(595)
Asian0.2%(29)
Other24.9%(3,537)
Diversity Score70.9%(10,072)
Segregation Score12.4%(1,767)
Diversity Score
71
+110%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
12
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+25%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 53.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.3%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.2%
−56.5 ptssince 2013
from 77.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Choctaw County, Oklahoma?

Choctaw County, Oklahoma has about 14,204 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Choctaw County, Oklahoma earns about $37,121 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 $99,000, and the typical rent is about $573 a month.

How educated are people in Choctaw County, Oklahoma?

About 13.5% 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 25.8% of people in Choctaw County, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Choctaw County, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Choctaw County, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,098 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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