Mississippi Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,118 (100%) |
| Population Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 47 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $50,919 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,576 |
| Median Home Value | $117,200 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,375 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,752 (62.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 712 (16.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 911 (20.8%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 3,464 |
| Average Household Size | 2.28 |
| Family Households | 2,303 (66.5%) |
The table below compares Choctaw County to the other 82 counties and county equivalents in Mississippi by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 76 | 9th |
| Population Density | # 67 | 20th |
| Median Household Income | # 36 | 57th |
| Per Capita Income | # 52 | 38th |
| Diversity Index | # 50 | 41st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Mississippi Census Data Comparison Tool.
