Chickasaw County, Mississippi

Total Population: 16,994

County Seat: Houston

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Median Home Value

$100,400

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$43,041

Across all households

Median Age

39 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

12.4%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)49.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)44.4%
Hispanic or Latino4.0%
Two or More Races1.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.5%

Under 18 Years

24.8%

65 Years and Over

18.4%

Male

49.1%

Female

50.9%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.9%

No Health Insurance

11.0%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

80.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

12.4%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.8%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$43,041

Mean Household Income

$54,166

Per Capita Income

$22,365

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.0%

In Labor Force (19–64)

71.3%

SNAP / Food Stamps

15.9%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$100,400

Median Rent

$702/mo

Total Housing Units

7,817

Owner-Occupied

67.2%

Renter-Occupied

32.8%

Vacancy Rate

14.5%

Married Couple Households

43.2%

Cohabiting Couple Households

4.7%

Male Householder, No Partner

18.3%

Female Householder, No Partner

33.9%

Average Household Size

2.46

Broadband Internet Access

73.0%

Housing Built Since 2010

8.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 28017.