Choctaw County Demographics
A map of Choctaw County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 5,559 | 67.4% |
Black | 2,332 | 28.3% |
Multiracial | 210 | 2.5% |
Hispanic | 117 | 1.4% |
Native American/Other | 22 | 0.3% |
Asian | 6 | 0.1% |
Choctaw County, Mississippi had a population of 8,246 in 2020. It was 67.4% White, 28.3% Black, 0.1% Asian, 1.4% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 2.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Choctaw County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Choctaw County is the 75th most populous county of the 82 counties in Mississippi.
Choctaw County's White Population
5,559 residents of Choctaw County identify as White, or 67.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Choctaw County larger than the White share of the population of Mississippi (55.4% White). Of the 82 counties in Mississippi, Choctaw County is ranked #19 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Choctaw County is more White than neighboring Winston County (50% White), Oktibbeha County (56.4% White), Montgomery County (51.9% White), and Attala County (52.6% White). Choctaw County is less White than neighboring Webster County (77.5% White).
Choctaw County's Black Population
2,332 residents of Choctaw County identify as Black, or 28.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Choctaw County slightly less than the Black share of the population of Mississippi (36.4% Black). Of the 82 counties in Mississippi, Choctaw County is ranked #60 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Choctaw County is more Black than neighboring Webster County (18% Black). Choctaw County is less Black than neighboring Winston County (45.6% Black), Oktibbeha County (35.2% Black), Montgomery County (44.4% Black), and Attala County (42.7% Black).
Choctaw County's Asian Population
6 residents of Choctaw County identify as Asian, or 0.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Choctaw County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Mississippi (1.1% Asian). Of the 82 counties in Mississippi, Choctaw County is ranked #77 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Choctaw County is less Asian than neighboring Winston County (0.2% Asian), Oktibbeha County (2.9% Asian), Montgomery County (0.2% Asian), and Attala County (0.5% Asian).
Choctaw County's Hispanic Population
117 residents of Choctaw County identify as Hispanic, or 1.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Choctaw County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic). Of the 82 counties in Mississippi, Choctaw County is ranked #60 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Choctaw County is more Hispanic than neighboring Winston County (1.3% Hispanic), and Montgomery County (1.1% Hispanic). Choctaw County is less Hispanic than neighboring Webster County (1.6% Hispanic), Oktibbeha County (2.4% Hispanic), and Attala County (1.9% Hispanic).
Choctaw County's Native American/Other Population
22 residents of Choctaw County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Choctaw County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Mississippi (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 82 counties in Mississippi, Choctaw County is ranked #65 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Choctaw County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Montgomery County (0.2% Native American/Other). Choctaw County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Webster County (0.4% Native American/Other), Winston County (1% Native American/Other), Oktibbeha County (0.6% Native American/Other), and Attala County (0.4% Native American/Other).
Choctaw County's Multiracial Population
210 residents of Choctaw County identify as Multiracial, or 2.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Choctaw County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Mississippi (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 82 counties in Mississippi, Choctaw County is ranked #25 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Choctaw County is more Multiracial than neighboring Winston County (1.9% Multiracial), Oktibbeha County (2.4% Multiracial), Montgomery County (2.2% Multiracial), and Attala County (1.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.