Chickasaw County's estimated 2026 population is 16,646 with a growth rate of -0.38% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Chickasaw County is the 53rd largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 17,436 and has seen a growth of -4.53% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Chickasaw County includes 50.25% White, 44.53% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Two or more races, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (50.25%)
Black or African American (44.53%)
Other race (2.92%)
Two or more races (1.75%)
Asian (0.52%)
Native American (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,540 | 50.25% |
| Black or African American | 7,568 | 44.53% |
| Other race | 497 | 2.92% |
| Two or more races | 297 | 1.75% |
| Asian | 88 | 0.52% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Chickasaw County's average per capita income is $38,536. Household income levels show a median of $43,041. The poverty rate stands at 24.06%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $66,779 | - |
| Families | $52,123 | $63,089 |
| Households | $43,041 | $54,166 |
| Non Families | $22,482 | $33,703 |
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Median Household Income
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