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 | |
| Median Household Income | $50,919 | -32.2% | #2,720 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.2 years | +11.1% | #1,158 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $117,200 | -58.4% | #2,729 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $638 | -45.1% | #2,975 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.4% | +46.4% | #2,515 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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89.4% of residents in Choctaw County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.5% below the national rate.
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.