Chickasaw County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28017 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,915 | — | #2,044 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $43,586 | -42.0% | #2,999 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.4 years | -1.3% | #2,506 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $109,800 | -61.1% | #2,852 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $670 | -42.4% | #2,872 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 23.5% | +86.9% | #2,929 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Chickasaw County has a population of 16,915, making it the #2,044 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.4 years, which is 1.3% below the national median.
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The median household income in Chickasaw County is $43,586, ranking #2,999 out of 3,222 counties — 42.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 23.5% and unemployment stands at 4.9%.
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The median home value in Chickasaw County is $109,800 (-61.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $670/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.3%.
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89.0% of residents in Chickasaw County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.0% below the national rate.
About Chickasaw County, Mississippi
Chickasaw County, Mississippi has a total population of 16,915, making it the 2,044th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Chickasaw County is 38.4 years, which is 1.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Chickasaw County is $43,586, which ranks #2,999 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 42.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 23.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9%.
The median home value in Chickasaw County is $109,800, 61.1% below the national median. Renters in Chickasaw County pay a median gross rent of $670 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Chickasaw County, 12.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 64.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.3 min.
Chickasaw County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 49.4% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (47.7%) and Two or More Races (1.3%).
All data for Chickasaw County, Mississippi comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.