Chickasaw County, Mississippi Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Chickasaw County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 16,994. It is the 53rd most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Chickasaw County is 39.0 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Chickasaw County is $43,041. This is 22% lower than the state median of $54,915. It is also 45% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 24.1%. This is 26% higher than the state poverty rate of 19.1%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $100,400. Housing costs are 38% lower than the state median of $161,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Chickasaw County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 67.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 69.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Chickasaw County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 49.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 44.4%.

Education

12.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 24.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Chickasaw County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Mississippi 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.