Choctaw County, Alabama Population 2022
Choctaw County, Alabama's estimated population is 11,857 with a growth rate of -2.02% 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 -14.38% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 8,389 | 0.00% | |
| 1860 | 13,877 | 5,488 | 65.42% |
| 1870 | 12,676 | -1,201 | -8.65% |
| 1880 | 15,731 | 3,055 | 24.10% |
| 1890 | 17,526 | 1,795 | 11.41% |
| 1900 | 18,136 | 610 | 3.48% |
| 1910 | 18,483 | 347 | 1.91% |
| 1920 | 20,753 | 2,270 | 12.28% |
| 1930 | 20,513 | -240 | -1.16% |
| 1940 | 20,195 | -318 | -1.55% |
| 1950 | 19,152 | -1,043 | -5.16% |
| 1960 | 17,870 | -1,282 | -6.69% |
| 1970 | 16,589 | -1,281 | -7.17% |
| 1980 | 16,839 | 250 | 1.51% |
| 1990 | 16,018 | -821 | -4.88% |
| 2010 | 13,849 | -2,169 | -13.54% |
| 2011 | 13,609 | -240 | -1.73% |
| 2012 | 13,563 | -46 | -0.34% |
| 2013 | 13,397 | -166 | -1.22% |
| 2014 | 13,317 | -80 | -0.60% |
| 2015 | 13,231 | -86 | -0.65% |
| 2016 | 13,045 | -186 | -1.41% |
| 2017 | 12,925 | -120 | -0.92% |
| 2018 | 12,833 | -92 | -0.71% |
| 2019 | 12,589 | -244 | -1.90% |
| 2020 | 12,345 | -244 | -1.94% |
| 2021 | 12,101 | -244 | -1.98% |
| 2022 | 11,857 | -244 | -2.02% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,253 | 56.86% |
| Black or African American | 5,398 | 42.32% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 7 | 0.05% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.20% |
| Some Other Race | 11 | 0.09% |
| Two or More Races | 61 | 0.48% |
Choctaw County, Alabama Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,330 | 2.36 | 81.6 |
| Married | 2,296 | 3 | 89.6 |
| Male | 229 | 2.59 | 87.3 |
| Female | 928 | 3.3 | 67.6 |
| Non Family | 1,877 | 1.09 | 78.1 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 564 | 6.09% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,039 | 11.22% |
| High School Graduate | 3,346 | 36.12% |
| Some College | 1,994 | 21.53% |
| Associates Degree | 1,068 | 11.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 761 | 8.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 491 | 5.30% |
Choctaw County, Alabama Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 25 | 25 | 4 |
| White | 5,321 | 4,404 | 838 |
| Black | 3,818 | 3,154 | 409 |
| 2+ Races | 50 | 48 | 1 |
| Other Race | 11 | 11 | |
| Hispanic | 42 | 27 | |
| Native American | 7 | 2 |
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 16.00%.
$34,540
Average Earnings
$43,431
Average Male
$25,470
Average Female
Choctaw County, Alabama Language by Age
Choctaw County, Alabama Language
97.35% of Choctaw County, Alabama residents speak only English, while 2.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.53% of the population.
Choctaw County, Alabama Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 61 | 49 | 80.33% |
| Hispanic | 60 | 33 | 55.00% |
| Black | 5,329 | 1,777 | 33.35% |
| White | 7,067 | 619 | 8.76% |
| Other | NaN% |
19.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.13%
Male Poverty Rate
21.15%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Choctaw County, Alabama
The race most likely to be in poverty in Choctaw County, Alabama is Multiple, with 80.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Choctaw County, Alabama is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.47%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.37%.
Choctaw County, Alabama Marital Status
Marriage Rates
46.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.7%
Male Marriage Rate
44.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Choctaw County, Alabama Married by Age and Sex
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 408 | 6.95% |
| Black | 487 | 11.48% |
Choctaw County, Alabama Veterans by Education
5.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
44.5%
Labor Force Participation
41.6%
Employment Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
52.11%
Born in Choctaw County, Alabama
99.11%
Native Born
0.89%
Foreign Born
0.18%
Non Citizen
0.71%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.11% of Choctaw County, Alabama residents were born in the United States, with 52.11% having been born in Alabama. 0.18% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
- 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