Choctaw County, Mississippi

Total Population: 8,172

County Seat: Ackerman

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Median Home Value

$104,500

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$48,321

Across all households

Median Age

43 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

18.6%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)67.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)29.3%
Hispanic or Latino1.8%
Two or More Races1.0%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.5%
Other Race0.2%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

Under 18 Years

21.3%

65 Years and Over

22.9%

Male

49.0%

Female

51.0%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

100.0%

No Health Insurance

11.0%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

85.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

18.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

7.8%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$48,321

Mean Household Income

$69,483

Per Capita Income

$28,282

Unemployment Rate (16+)

8.3%

In Labor Force (19–64)

71.6%

SNAP / Food Stamps

13.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$104,500

Median Rent

$661/mo

Total Housing Units

4,363

Owner-Occupied

80.3%

Renter-Occupied

19.7%

Vacancy Rate

20.9%

Married Couple Households

51.7%

Cohabiting Couple Households

Male Householder, No Partner

16.8%

Female Householder, No Partner

27.8%

Average Household Size

2.31

Broadband Internet Access

79.0%

Housing Built Since 2010

10.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 28019.