Choctaw County Summary

Life in Choctaw County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Choctaw County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Choctaw County:

  • The population in Choctaw County is 12,525.

  • The median home value in Choctaw County is $121,500.

  • The median income in Choctaw County is $44,483.

  • The median rent in Choctaw County is $653.

  • The unemployment rate in Choctaw County is 5.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Choctaw County is 19.5%.

  • The average high in Choctaw County is 81.8° and there are 124.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Choctaw County

List Of Cities & Towns in Choctaw County

Butler, AL Population 2,552

Gilbe, AL Population 772

Pennington, AL Population 536

Silas, AL Population 505

Lisman, AL Population 490

Cullomburg, AL Population 310

Toxey, AL Population 241

Needham, AL Population 83

Map Of Choctaw County

Choctaw County, AL Weather

  • The average high in Choctaw County is 81.8°.

  • There are 79.87 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 124.5 inches of rain each year with 0.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:33 hours of sun each day in Choctaw County.

StatChoctaw County
Mean High81.8
Nice Days79.87
Rainfall124.5
Snowfall0.3
Sunny Hours5:33
81.8°
Average High
124.5
Inches of Rain

Choctaw County Demographics

Population over time in Choctaw County

The current population in Choctaw County is 12,525. The population has decreased -1.0% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 12,792 0.3%
2022 12,755 -1.3%
2021 12,925 -

Gender in Choctaw County

  • Choctaw County is 53.1% female with 6,653 female residents.

  • Choctaw County is 46.9% male with 5,872 male residents.

Female
53.1% (6,653)
Male
46.9% (5,872)
Gender Choctaw County AL USA
Female 53.1% 51.5% 50.5%
Male 46.9% 48.5% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Choctaw County

Choctaw County is:

  • 56.6% White with 7,084 White residents.

  • 38.1% African American with 4,777 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 15 American Indian residents.

  • 0.2% Asian with 22 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 3.9% Two Or More with 491 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.1% Hispanic with 136 Hispanic residents.

White
56.6% (7,084)
African American
38.1% (4,777)
American Indian
0.1% (15)
Asian
0.2% (22)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
3.9% (491)
Hispanic
1.1% (136)

Table: Choctaw County By Race

Race Choctaw County AL USA
White 56.6% 63.8% 58.2%
African American 38.1% 25.9% 12.0%
American Indian 0.1% 0.3% 0.5%
Asian 0.2% 1.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.5%
Two Or More 3.9% 2.9% 3.9%
Hispanic 1.1% 5.4% 19.0%

Household Income For Choctaw County, Alabama

  • 8.4% of households in Choctaw County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 7.6% of households in Choctaw County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 12.5% of households in Choctaw County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 12.2% of households in Choctaw County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.1% of households in Choctaw County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 14.8% of households in Choctaw County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 10.4% of households in Choctaw County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.5% of households in Choctaw County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.6% of households in Choctaw County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 1.7% of households in Choctaw County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
8.4% (1,050)
$10,000 to $14,999
7.6% (956)
$15,000 to $24,999
12.5% (1,568)
$25,000 to $34,999
12.2% (1,527)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.1% (1,520)
$50,000 to $74,999
14.8% (1,856)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.4% (1,302)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.5% (1,943)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.6% (580)
$200,000 or more
1.7% (217)
Income Choctaw County AL USA
Less than $10,000 8.4% 6.3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 7.6% 5.0% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 12.5% 9.2% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 12.2% 8.7% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.1% 12.2% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.8% 16.8% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.4% 12.5% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.5% 15.2% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.6% 7.1% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 1.7% 7.2% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Choctaw County for adults over 25

  • 6.0% of adults in Choctaw County completed < 9th grade.

  • 10.0% of adults in Choctaw County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 40.0% of adults in Choctaw County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Choctaw County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Choctaw County completed associate's degree.

  • 10.0% of adults in Choctaw County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Choctaw County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Choctaw County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Choctaw County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
6% (751)
9-12th Grade
10% (1,252)
High School / GED
40% (5,010)
Some College
22% (2,755)
Associate's Degree
8% (1,002)
Bachelor's Degree
10% (1,252)
Master's Degree
3% (375)
Professional Degree
1% (125)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Choctaw County AL USA
< 9th Grade 6% 3% 5%
9-12th Grade 10% 8% 6%
High School / GED 40% 30% 26%
Some College 22% 21% 19%
Associate's Degree 8% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 10% 17% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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