Choctaw County, Mississippi Population 2022
Choctaw County, Mississippi's estimated population is 8,045 with a growth rate of -0.68% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Choctaw County, Mississippi is the 77th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 Population was 8,572 and has seen a growth of -6.15% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 6,010 | 0.00% | |
| 1850 | 11,402 | 5,392 | 89.72% |
| 1860 | 15,722 | 4,320 | 37.89% |
| 1870 | 16,988 | 1,266 | 8.05% |
| 1880 | 9,036 | -7,952 | -46.81% |
| 1890 | 10,847 | 1,811 | 20.04% |
| 1900 | 13,036 | 2,189 | 20.18% |
| 1910 | 14,357 | 1,321 | 10.13% |
| 1920 | 12,491 | -1,866 | -13.00% |
| 1930 | 12,339 | -152 | -1.22% |
| 1940 | 13,548 | 1,209 | 9.80% |
| 1950 | 11,009 | -2,539 | -18.74% |
| 1960 | 8,423 | -2,586 | -23.49% |
| 1970 | 8,440 | 17 | 0.20% |
| 1980 | 8,996 | 556 | 6.59% |
| 1990 | 9,071 | 75 | 0.83% |
| 2010 | 8,572 | -499 | -5.50% |
| 2011 | 8,450 | -122 | -1.42% |
| 2012 | 8,428 | -22 | -0.26% |
| 2013 | 8,461 | 33 | 0.39% |
| 2014 | 8,388 | -73 | -0.86% |
| 2015 | 8,372 | -16 | -0.19% |
| 2016 | 8,299 | -73 | -0.87% |
| 2017 | 8,240 | -59 | -0.71% |
| 2018 | 8,265 | 25 | 0.30% |
| 2019 | 8,210 | -55 | -0.67% |
| 2020 | 8,155 | -55 | -0.67% |
| 2021 | 8,100 | -55 | -0.67% |
| 2022 | 8,045 | -55 | -0.68% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,565 | 67.82% |
| Black or African American | 2,555 | 31.14% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 30 | 0.37% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.02% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.07% |
| Two or More Races | 48 | 0.58% |
Choctaw County, Mississippi Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,353 | 2.4 | 81 |
| Married | 1,762 | 3.02 | 90.9 |
| Male | 44 | 4.55 | 70.5 |
| Female | 306 | 3.94 | 68.6 |
| Non Family | 1,241 | 1.07 | 70.3 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 275 | 4.78% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 695 | 12.08% |
| High School Graduate | 2,260 | 39.27% |
| Some College | 927 | 16.11% |
| Associates Degree | 427 | 7.42% |
| Bachelors Degree | 671 | 11.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 500 | 8.69% |
Choctaw County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| White | 4,027 | 3,471 | 1,097 |
| Native American | 30 | 30 | 6 |
| Hispanic | 41 | 39 | 4 |
| Black | 1,650 | 1,244 | 63 |
| Islander | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 50.00%.
$33,262
Average Earnings
$36,132
Average Male
$30,802
Average Female
Choctaw County, Mississippi Language by Age
Choctaw County, Mississippi Language
99.91% of Choctaw County, Mississippi residents speak only English, while 0.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.04% of the population.
Choctaw County, Mississippi Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 6 | 6 | 100.00% |
| Asian | 2 | 1 | 50.00% |
| Black | 2,506 | 857 | 34.20% |
| White | 5,438 | 568 | 10.45% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Multiple | 48 | 4 | 8.33% |
| Hispanic | 39 | 1 | 2.56% |
17.80%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.84%
Male Poverty Rate
18.75%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Choctaw County, Mississippi
The race most likely to be in poverty in Choctaw County, Mississippi is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Choctaw County, Mississippi is Hispanic, with 2.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.39%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.97%.
Choctaw County, Mississippi Marital Status
Marriage Rates
54.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.1%
Male Marriage Rate
49.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Choctaw County, Mississippi Married by Age and Sex
Choctaw County, Mississippi Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Choctaw County, Mississippi Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 273 | 6.15% |
| Black | 136 | 7.01% |
Choctaw County, Mississippi Veterans by Education
22.89%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
51.7%
Labor Force Participation
46.8%
Employment Rate
9.4%
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
86.31%
Born in Choctaw County, Mississippi
99.91%
Native Born
0.09%
Foreign Born
0.04%
Non Citizen
0.05%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.91% of Choctaw County, Mississippi residents were born in the United States, with 86.31% having been born in Mississippi. 0.04% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- 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