Choctaw County's 2026 population is estimated at 8,129, reflecting a 0.23% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Choctaw County is the 73rd largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 8,571 and has grown -5.16% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.2 years
Female: 43.7 years
Male: 42.5 years
There are 6,381 adults, (1,883 of whom are seniors) in Choctaw County.
Female: 4,164 (51.3%)
Male: 3,954 (48.7%)
The racial composition of Choctaw County includes 67.2% White, 27.78% 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 | 5,455 | 67.2% |
| Black or African American | 2,255 | 27.78% |
| Two or more races | 205 | 2.53% |
| Other race | 115 | 1.42% |
| Asian | 75 | 0.92% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.16% |
Choctaw County 's average per capita income is $38,536. Household income levels show a median of $50,919. The poverty rate stands at 18.45%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $79,933 | - |
| Families | $62,629 | $76,732 |
| Households | $50,919 | $63,816 |
| Non Families | $27,216 | $35,885 |
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