U.S. County · Profile

Choctaw County

8.1KTotal Population
19Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-17.12%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Choctaw County has a population of 8,088 as of 2023. It is located in Mississippi.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Choctaw County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):1.8%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White67.4%5,451
Black or African American29.2%2,362
Hispanic or Latino1.8%146
Some Other Race1.4%113
Two or More Races1.4%113
Asian0.4%32
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%8
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Choctaw County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$41,887
43.8% below national average
Per Capita Income
$27,628
27.9% below national average
Poverty Rate
19.1%
66.1% above national average
Median Age
43.0 years

Income & Poverty

$41,887Median Household Income
$27,628Per Capita Income
19.1%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$41,887$66,543
Families$60,489$82,054
Married-couple Families$60,489$67,748
Nonfamily Households$22,898$24,730

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Choctaw County, Mississippi.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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