Choctaw County, Alabama Demographics 2026
Choctaw County, Alabama has a population of 12,380, the 59th most populous county in Alabama. The median household income is $47,813 and the median home value is $123,400. The poverty rate is 16.5%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Choctaw County Quick Facts
How Choctaw County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,525 | 12,380 | -1.2% |
| Median household income | $44,483 | $47,813 | +7.5% |
| Median home value | $111,800 | $123,400 | +10.4% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 53 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Choctaw County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butler | 2,386 | $47,350 | 16.5% | $145,300 |
| Gilbertown | 770 | $70,156 | 11.7% | $160,400 |
| Pennington | 591 | $29,052 | 10.3% | $90,800 |
| Silas | 559 | $66,250 | 10.3% | $87,600 |
| Lisman | 437 | $38,235 | 38.9% | N/A |
| Toxey | 239 | $62,857 | 0.4% | $181,300 |
| Needham | 79 | $87,500 | 2.5% | $175,000 |
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Population Overview
Choctaw County is located in Alabama with a total population of 12,380. It is the 59th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Choctaw County is 47.4 years. This is 21% higher than the state median of 39.3 years. 10.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Choctaw County is $47,813. This is 25% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 41% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.5%. This is 6% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $123,400. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Choctaw County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 70.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Choctaw County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 56.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 37.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 5.6%. The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.
Education
15.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Choctaw County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Alabama and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Choctaw County, Alabama?
Choctaw County has a population of 12,380, making it the 59th most populous county in Alabama.
What is the median income in Choctaw County?
The median household income in Choctaw County is $47,813 with a poverty rate of 16.5%.
How many cities are in Choctaw County, Alabama?
Choctaw County contains 7 Census-designated places.