Chickasaw County's 2026 population is estimated at 16,646, reflecting a -0.38% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Chickasaw County is the 53rd largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 17,436 and has grown -4.53% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.4 years
Female: 41.1 years
Male: 37 years
There are 12,718 adults, (3,153 of whom are seniors) in Chickasaw County.
Female: 8,628 (51%)
Male: 8,287 (49%)
The racial composition of Chickasaw County includes 49.46% White, 47.89% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,366 | 49.46% |
| Black or African American | 8,100 | 47.89% |
| Two or more races | 255 | 1.51% |
| Other race | 126 | 0.74% |
| Asian | 61 | 0.36% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.04% |
Chickasaw County 's average per capita income is $39,673. Household income levels show a median of $43,586. The poverty rate stands at 23.55%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $70,556 | - |
| Families | $53,328 | $68,012 |
| Households | $43,586 | $56,911 |
| Non Families | $20,618 | $32,163 |
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