Choctaw County, Alabama
AL · FIPS 01023 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 12,380 | — | #2,332 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $47,813 | -36.4% | #2,880 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.4 years | +21.9% | #409 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $123,400 | -56.2% | #2,602 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $543 | -53.3% | #3,124 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.5% | +30.9% | #2,212 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Choctaw County has a population of 12,380, making it the #2,332 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.4 years, which is 21.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Choctaw County is $47,813, ranking #2,880 out of 3,222 counties — 36.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.5% and unemployment stands at 5.0%.
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The median home value in Choctaw County is $123,400 (-56.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $543/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.4%.
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91.4% of residents in Choctaw County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.3% below the national rate.
About Choctaw County, Alabama
Choctaw County, Alabama has a total population of 12,380, making it the 2,332nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Choctaw County is 47.4 years, which is 21.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Choctaw County is $47,813, which ranks #2,880 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 36.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0%.
The median home value in Choctaw County is $123,400, 56.2% below the national median. Renters in Choctaw County pay a median gross rent of $543 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Choctaw County, 15.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 53.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 36.6 min.
Choctaw County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 56.6% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (37.5%) and Two or More Races (4.5%).
All data for Choctaw County, Alabama 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.