Choctaw County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

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%.

Choctaw County Quick Facts

Population 12,380

Median Household Income $47,81390% MOE ±$8,438

Median Home Value $123,40090% MOE ±$19,120

Poverty Rate 16.5%90% MOE ±2.9 pts

Unemployment Rate 5.0%90% MOE ±2.2 pts

Median Age 47.4 years90% MOE ±0.6 years

Homeownership Rate 82.4%90% MOE ±0.8 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 15.8%90% MOE ±2.5 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 86.2%

Cities/Places 7

Population 12,380 59th of 67

Median Income $47,813 25% lower than state

Poverty Rate 16.5%

Unemployment 5.0%

How Choctaw County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	12,925	12,380	-4.2%
Median household income	$44,173	$47,813	No clear change (+8.2%)
Median home value¹	$91,195	$123,400	+35.3%
Median gross rent	$646	$543	No clear change (-16.0%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Choctaw

$47,813

$63,999

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Choctaw

$123,400

$209,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 27.3%

$25K-$50K 23.3%

$50K-$100K 27.5%

$100K+ 21.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.6%

$10K-$15K

6.4%

$15K-$20K

5.2%

$20K-$25K

8.1%

$25K-$30K

6.6%

$30K-$35K

4.3%

$35K-$40K

4.8%

$40K-$45K

3.8%

$45K-$50K

3.8%

$50K-$60K

8.0%

$60K-$75K

7.8%

$75K-$100K

11.7%

$100K-$125K

6.6%

$125K-$150K

8.2%

$150K-$200K

5.0%

$200K+

2.2%

Employment

5.0% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

47.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 82.4%

Renter 17.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $543/mo 13.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.7%

18-34

18.2%

35-54

21.8%

55-74

29.6%

75+

10.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

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.