Choctaw County, Mississippi
County
Overview
- County Name
- Choctaw County
- State
- Mississippi
- FIPS Code
- 28019
- State FIPS
- 28
- County FIPS
- 019
Geography
- Land Area
- 418.20 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.66 sq mi
- Total Area
- 419.86 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.345964
- Longitude
- -89.251332
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 8,088
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 6,354
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 7,938 | 98.1% |
| Hispanic | 156 | 1.9% |
| White | 5,469 | 67.6% |
| Black | 2,255 | 27.9% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 12 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 6,246 | 98.3% |
| Hispanic | 104 | 1.6% |
| White | 4,364 | 68.7% |
| Black | 1,829 | 28.8% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 34 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 8,118
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $48,922
- Poverty Rate
- 18.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,471
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 5,455 | 67.2% |
| Black | 2,255 | 27.8% |
| Asian | 75 | 0.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 4,842
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,311 | 27.1% |
| Republican | 2,045 | 42.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,484 | 30.6% |
| Other | 2 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 2,163 | 44.7% |
| Female | 2,592 | 53.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 3,025 | 62.5% |
| Hispanic | 44 | 0.9% |
| Black | 1,583 | 32.7% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 2,381
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 49.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 1,543 | 51.0% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 34.1% |
| Black | 739 | 46.7% |
| Asian | 13 | 61.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,092 | 50.5% |
| Female | 1,255 | 48.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,803 (31.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,154 (20.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 4,375
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $117,836
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $638
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 84.3%
- Work From Home
- 3.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 25.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.