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Choctaw County, Alabama Population 2021
Choctaw County, Alabama's estimated population is 12,101 with a growth rate of -1.98% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Choctaw County, Alabama is the 59th largest county in Alabama. The 2010 Population was 13,849 and has seen a growth of -12.62% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,101 | -244 | -1.98% |
| 2020 | 12,345 | -244 | -1.94% |
| 2019 | 12,589 | -244 | -1.90% |
| 2018 | 12,833 | -92 | -0.71% |
| 2017 | 12,925 | -120 | -0.92% |
| 2016 | 13,045 | -186 | -1.41% |
| 2015 | 13,231 | -86 | -0.65% |
| 2014 | 13,317 | -80 | -0.60% |
| 2013 | 13,397 | -166 | -1.22% |
| 2012 | 13,563 | -46 | -0.34% |
| 2011 | 13,609 | -240 | -1.73% |
| 2010 | 13,849 | -2,169 | -13.54% |
| 1990 | 16,018 | -821 | -4.88% |
| 1980 | 16,839 | 250 | 1.51% |
| 1970 | 16,589 | -1,281 | -7.17% |
| 1960 | 17,870 | -1,282 | -6.69% |
| 1950 | 19,152 | -1,043 | -5.16% |
| 1940 | 20,195 | -318 | -1.55% |
| 1930 | 20,513 | -240 | -1.16% |
| 1920 | 20,753 | 2,270 | 12.28% |
| 1910 | 18,483 | 347 | 1.91% |
| 1900 | 18,136 | 610 | 3.48% |
| 1890 | 17,526 | 1,795 | 11.41% |
| 1880 | 15,731 | 3,055 | 24.10% |
| 1870 | 12,676 | -1,201 | -8.65% |
| 1860 | 13,877 | 5,488 | 65.42% |
| 1850 | 8,389 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-1.98%
State
Founded
December 29, 1847
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
13,849
Growth Since 2010
-12.62%
Choctaw County, Alabama Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,337 | 56.77% |
| Black or African American | 5,500 | 42.55% |
| Two or More Races | 51 | 0.39% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.13% |
| Some Other Race | 12 | 0.09% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 8 | 0.06% |
Choctaw County, Alabama Population by Race
Choctaw County, Alabama Population Pyramid $2021
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Choctaw County, Alabama Population by Age
Choctaw County, Alabama Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,300 | 2.4 | 80.9 |
| Married | 2,294 | 2.95 | 91.2 |
| Non Family | 1,860 | 1.1 | 74.3 |
| Female | 958 | 3.59 | 65.7 |
| Male | 188 | 2.6 | 97.9 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
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Choctaw County, Alabama Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 498 | 5.34% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,239 | 13.28% |
| High School Graduate | 3,515 | 37.68% |
| Some College | 1,938 | 20.77% |
| Associates Degree | 1,026 | 11.00% |
| Bachelors Degree | 715 | 7.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 398 | 4.27% |
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Choctaw County, Alabama Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Choctaw County, Alabama Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,378 | 4,421 | 754 |
| Black | 3,858 | 3,099 | 352 |
| 2+ Races | 37 | 31 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 31 | 19 | |
| Asian | 17 | 17 | 5 |
| Native American | 8 | 5 | |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 29.41%.
Choctaw County, Alabama Educational Attainment by Race
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$32,442
Average Earnings
$51,161
Average Male
$25,207
Average Female
Choctaw County, Alabama Earnings by Educational Attainment
Choctaw County, Alabama Language by Age
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Choctaw County, Alabama Language
98.40% of Choctaw County, Alabama residents speak only English, while 1.60% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.03% of the population.
Choctaw County, Alabama Language
Choctaw County, Alabama Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,434 | 2,163 | 39.80% |
| White | 7,157 | 751 | 10.49% |
| Multiple | 51 | 28 | 54.90% |
| Hispanic | 45 | 26 | 57.78% |
23.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.40%
Male Poverty Rate
24.21%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Choctaw County, Alabama
The race most likely to be in poverty in Choctaw County, Alabama is Hispanic, with 57.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Choctaw County, Alabama is White, with 10.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.35%.
Choctaw County, Alabama Poverty
Choctaw County, Alabama Poverty Rate by Education
Choctaw County, Alabama Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
46.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.9%
Male Marriage Rate
43.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Choctaw County, Alabama Married by Age and Sex
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Choctaw County, Alabama Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Choctaw County, Alabama Marital Status by Race
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Choctaw County, Alabama Marital Status
Choctaw County, Alabama Veterans by War
Choctaw County, Alabama Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 513 | 8.67% |
| Black | 376 | 8.68% |
Choctaw County, Alabama Veterans by Race
Choctaw County, Alabama Veterans by Education
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7.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.30%
Veteran Disability Rate
Choctaw County, Alabama Veterans by Education
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42.4%
Labor Force Participation
39.1%
Employment Rate
7.9%
Unemployment Rate
Choctaw County, Alabama Employment by Age
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Choctaw County, Alabama Employment by Race
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Choctaw County, Alabama Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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99.37%
Native Born
0.63%
Foreign Born
0.28%
Non Citizen
0.36%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.37% of Choctaw County, Alabama residents were born in the United States, with 51.42% having been born in Alabama. 0.28% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Choctaw County, Alabama Place of Birth
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990