Choctaw County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Choctaw County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 14,299. It is the 46th most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Choctaw County is 42.1 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 36.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Choctaw County is $45,456. This is 29% lower than the state median of $63,603. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 42% lower. The poverty rate stands at 22.0%. This is 44% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. 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 4.2%. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $119,700. Housing costs are 36% lower than the state median of $185,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Choctaw County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 65.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Choctaw County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 58.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 9.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.8%) is well below the state average of 12.3%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 2.3%.

Education

15.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.3%.