Choctaw County, Mississippi

MS · FIPS 28019 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 8,118 #2,647 / 3,222
18th
Median Household Income $50,919 -32.2% #2,720 / 3,222
16th
Median Age 43.2 years +11.1% #1,158 / 3,222
64th
Median Home Value $117,200 -58.4% #2,729 / 3,222
15th
Median Gross Rent $638 -45.1% #2,975 / 3,222
7th
Poverty Rate 18.4% +46.4% #2,515 / 3,222
22th

Demographics

Choctaw County has a population of 8,118, making it the #2,647 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.2 years, which is 11.1% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

99.3%
Native Born
0.7%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Choctaw County is $50,919, ranking #2,720 out of 3,222 counties — 32.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.4% and unemployment stands at 9.8%.

Median Household Income
$50,919 −32.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,720 of 3,222
16th percentile
Per Capita Income
$26,576 −35.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,839 of 3,222
12th percentile
Poverty Rate
18.4% +46.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,515 of 3,222
22th percentile
Unemployment Rate
9.8% +84.3% vs nat'l
Rank #3,076 of 3,222
5th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.1% −40.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,983 of 3,222
38th percentile
Mean Commute Time
31.2 min +13.0% vs nat'l
Rank #703 of 3,222
78th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Choctaw County is $117,200 (-58.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $638/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.4%.

Median Home Value
$117,200 −58.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,729 of 3,222
15th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$638 −45.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,975 of 3,222
7th percentile
Homeownership Rate
79.4% +23.4% vs nat'l
Rank #720 of 3,222
78th percentile
79.4% Homeownership

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Health

89.4% of residents in Choctaw County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.5% below the national rate.

89.4% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
89.4% −2.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,292 of 3,222
29th percentile

About Choctaw County, Mississippi

Choctaw County, Mississippi has a total population of 8,118, making it the 2,647th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Choctaw County is 43.2 years, which is 11.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Choctaw County is $50,919, which ranks #2,720 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 32.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 9.8%.

The median home value in Choctaw County is $117,200, 58.4% below the national median. Renters in Choctaw County pay a median gross rent of $638 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Choctaw County, 20.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 40.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.2 min.

Choctaw County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 67.0% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (27.8%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).

All data for Choctaw 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.