Chickasaw County Summary

Life in Chickasaw County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Chickasaw 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 Chickasaw County:

  • The population in Chickasaw County is 17,024.

  • The median home value in Chickasaw County is $116,032.

  • The median income in Chickasaw County is $40,224.

  • The median rent in Chickasaw County is $709.

  • The unemployment rate in Chickasaw County is 3.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Chickasaw County is 26.6%.

  • The average high in Chickasaw County is 79.5° and there are 133.7 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Chickasaw County

List Of Cities & Towns in Chickasaw County

Houston, MS Population 3,762

Okolona, MS Population 2,597

New Houlka, MS Population 564

Woodland, MS Population 157

Map Of Chickasaw County

Chickasaw County, MS Weather

  • The average high in Chickasaw County is 79.5°.

  • There are 81.9 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 133.7 inches of rain each year with 0.6 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:32 hours of sun each day in Chickasaw County.

StatChickasaw County
Mean High79.5
Nice Days81.9
Rainfall133.7
Snowfall0.6
Sunny_hours5:32
79.5°
Average High
133.7
Inches of Rain

Chickasaw County Photos

Houstonc Mississippi Carnegie Library
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Wilson Parkc Okolona Miss
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Chickasaw County Demographics

Population over time in Chickasaw County

The current population in Chickasaw County is 17,024. The population has decreased -0.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 17,100 0.2%
2021 17,060 -0.8%
2020 17,193 -

Gender in Chickasaw County

  • Chickasaw County is 51.4% female with 8,754 female residents.

  • Chickasaw County is 48.6% male with 8,270 male residents.

Female
51.4% (8,754)
Male
48.6% (8,270)
Gender Chickasaw County MS USA
Female 51.4% 51.4% 50.4%
Male 48.6% 48.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Chickasaw County

Chickasaw County is:

  • 49.1% White with 8,358 White residents.

  • 43.7% African American with 7,445 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 5 American Indian residents.

  • 0.2% Asian with 30 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 1.9% Two Or More with 322 Two Or More residents.

  • 5.1% Hispanic with 864 Hispanic residents.

White
49.1% (8,358)
African American
43.7% (7,445)
American Indian
0.0% (5)
Asian
0.2% (30)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
1.9% (322)
Hispanic
5.1% (864)

Table: Chickasaw County By Race

Race Chickasaw County MS USA
White 49.1% 55.9% 58.9%
African American 43.7% 37.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 0.2% 1.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.9% 2.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 5.1% 3.3% 18.7%

Household Income For Chickasaw County, Mississippi

  • 9.9% of households in Chickasaw County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 11.8% of households in Chickasaw County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 13.4% of households in Chickasaw County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.2% of households in Chickasaw County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 17.3% of households in Chickasaw County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 13.2% of households in Chickasaw County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 10.2% of households in Chickasaw County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 10.1% of households in Chickasaw County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.1% of households in Chickasaw County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 0.9% of households in Chickasaw County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
9.9% (1,683)
$10,000 to $14,999
11.8% (2,012)
$15,000 to $24,999
13.4% (2,279)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.2% (1,728)
$35,000 to $49,999
17.3% (2,938)
$50,000 to $74,999
13.2% (2,239)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.2% (1,743)
$100,000 to $149,999
10.1% (1,713)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.1% (535)
$200,000 or more
0.9% (150)
Income Chickasaw County MS USA
Less than $10,000 9.9% 7.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 11.8% 6.4% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 13.4% 11.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.2% 9.8% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 17.3% 13.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 13.2% 16.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.2% 12.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 10.1% 13.3% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.1% 5.5% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 0.9% 4.7% 11.4%

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

  • 9.0% of adults in Chickasaw County completed < 9th grade.

  • 16.0% of adults in Chickasaw County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 34.0% of adults in Chickasaw County completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Chickasaw County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Chickasaw County completed associate's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in Chickasaw County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Chickasaw County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Chickasaw County completed professional degree.

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

< 9th Grade
9% (1,532)
9-12th Grade
16% (2,723)
High School / GED
34% (5,788)
Some College
21% (3,575)
Associate's Degree
10% (1,702)
Bachelor's Degree
8% (1,361)
Master's Degree
2% (340)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Chickasaw County MS USA
< 9th Grade 9% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 16% 9% 6%
High School / GED 34% 30% 26%
Some College 21% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 8% 15% 21%
Master's Degree 2% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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