Choctaw County, Mississippi Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Choctaw County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 8,172. It is the 75th most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Choctaw County is 43.0 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 38.4 years. 11.4% 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 $48,321. This is 12% lower than the state median of $54,915. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 38% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.9%. This is 17% lower than the state poverty rate of 19.1%. The unemployment rate is 8.3%. This is 38% higher than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $104,500. Housing costs are 35% lower than the state median of $161,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Choctaw County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 69.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Choctaw County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 67.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 29.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 3.6%.

Education

18.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 23% 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 85.8%.