Choctaw County's estimated 2026 population is 8,129 with a growth rate of 0.23% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Choctaw County is the 73rd largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 8,571 and has seen a growth of -5.16% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Choctaw County includes 67.6% White, 29.31% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (67.6%)
Black or African American (29.31%)
Two or more races (1.27%)
Other race (1.13%)
Asian (0.54%)
Native American (0.16%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,524 | 67.6% |
| Black or African American | 2,395 | 29.31% |
| Two or more races | 104 | 1.27% |
| Other race | 92 | 1.13% |
| Asian | 44 | 0.54% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.16% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Choctaw County's average per capita income is $38,548. Household income levels show a median of $48,321. The poverty rate stands at 15.89%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $75,813 | - |
| Families | $59,176 | $83,236 |
| Households | $48,321 | $69,483 |
| Non Families | $25,851 | $38,933 |
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