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. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

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. It is also 42% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.

Data Sources & Methodology

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