Choctaw County, Alabama
County
Overview
- County Name
- Choctaw County
- State
- Alabama
- FIPS Code
- 01023
- State FIPS
- 01
- County FIPS
- 023
Geography
- Land Area
- 913.48 sq mi
- Water Area
- 7.38 sq mi
- Total Area
- 920.86 sq mi
- Latitude
- 31.990954
- Longitude
- -88.248889
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 12,329
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 9,885
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 12,194 | 98.9% |
| Hispanic | 133 | 1.1% |
| White | 6,980 | 56.6% |
| Black | 4,639 | 37.6% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 24 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 31 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 9,802 | 99.2% |
| Hispanic | 85 | 0.9% |
| White | 5,637 | 57.0% |
| Black | 3,946 | 39.9% |
| Asian | 45 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 252 | 2.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 22 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 12,380
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $47,602
- Poverty Rate
- 16.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,020
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 7,025 | 56.7% |
| Black | 4,649 | 37.6% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 9,769
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 5,224 | 53.5% |
| Republican | 4,274 | 43.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 271 | 2.8% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 4,505 | 46.1% |
| Female | 5,264 | 53.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 5,159 | 52.8% |
| Hispanic | 45 | 0.5% |
| Black | 4,322 | 44.2% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 4,659
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 47.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,822 | 54.7% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 46.7% |
| Black | 1,707 | 39.5% |
| Asian | 10 | 62.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,068 | 45.9% |
| Female | 2,591 | 49.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,352 (37.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,419 (15.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 7,200
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $121,930
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $591
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 80.5%
- Work From Home
- 2.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 24.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.