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Choctaw County, Alabama
Choctaw County, Alabama. Choctaw County had 11,904 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 6.0% since 2020, while Alabama grew 3.3%. It holds 8 places (7 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 01023.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
11,904
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 12,665 · ACS 2020-2024: 12,380
Median household income
$47,813
±$8,438 (90% margin)
Alabama: $63,999
Median home value
$123,400
±$19,120 (90% margin)
Alabama: $209,900
Median gross rent
$543
±$120 (90% margin)
Alabama: $1,007
How many people live in Choctaw County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 12,665 residents in Choctaw County. The Census Bureau estimates 11,904 for July 1, 2025, down 6.0% since 2020, while Alabama grew 3.3%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 12,380 over 913 square miles of land.
| Measure | Choctaw County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 12,380 | 5,086,768 | −545 |
| Households | 5,255±267 | 1,997,247 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.33±0.12 | 2.48 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,200±20 | 2,337,265 | −159 |
Choctaw County's population since 2000
From 15,922 in 2000 to 11,904 in 2025: down 25.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Choctaw County?
Choctaw County holds 8 places: 7 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Butler with 1,698 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Butler | 1,871 | $47,350 |
|---|---|---|
| Gilbertown | 739 | $70,156 |
| LismanGEOID 0143384 | 427 | $38,235 |
| Silas | 377 | $66,250 |
| PenningtonGEOID 0158968 | 329 | $29,052 |
| ToxeyGEOID 0176632 | 145 | $62,857 |
| CullomburgGEOID 0119024 | 126 | not published |
| NeedhamGEOID 0153472 | 73 | $87,500 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Choctaw County?
The median resident of Choctaw County is 47.4 years old; 19.7% are under 18 and 24.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 56.6%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 37.5%.
| Measure | Choctaw County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.4±0.6 | 39.3 | +1.1 |
| Under 18 years | 19.7%±0.4 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.4%±0.2 pts | 17.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% | 5.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 56.6%±0.3 pts | 63.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 37.5%±1.9 pts | 25.6% | −5.1 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 1.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.5%±2.0 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.0%±0.7 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.4%±1.4 pts | 7.7% | – |
| With a disability | 23.3%±2.4 pts | 16.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.6%±2.3 pts | 9.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.2%±2.3 pts | 88.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.8%±2.3 pts | 28.4% | +3.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.3%±1.6 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Choctaw County earn?
Half of Choctaw County's 5,255 households earn less than $47,813 a year (±$8,438), against $63,999 in Alabama. In 2015-2019 it was $44,172 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Choctaw County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $47,813±$8,438 | $63,999 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $66,991±$4,578 | $88,898 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,953±$1,764 | $36,087 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.5%±2.9 pts | 15.6% | −6.8 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 23.3%±7.0 pts | 21.3% | −15.6 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.7%±3.5 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 76.1%±4.0 pts | 87.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Choctaw County?
Owners occupy 82.4% of Choctaw County's occupied homes and renters 17.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $123,400 by its owner (±$19,120). The median renter pays $543 a month including utilities, and 28.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Choctaw County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $123,400±$19,120 | $209,900 | +$32,206 |
| Median gross rent | $543±$120 | $1,007 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 28.0%±11.8 pts | 39.9% | −24.1 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,139±$74 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 82.4%±3.3 pts | 70.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,200±20 | 2,337,265 | −159 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0%±0.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.3%±1.6 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 58.1%±3.2 pts | 69.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 38.9%±3.5 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2%±0.9 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.2%±1.3 pts | 4.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Choctaw County building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Choctaw County in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Choctaw County get to work?
80.2% of Choctaw County's workers drive alone and 2.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 33.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.0%.
| Measure | Choctaw County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 47.9%±2.4 pts | 58.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0%±2.2 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.2%±4.8 pts | 80.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 14.6%±4.4 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.9 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.6%±0.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.3%±1.3 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.6 min±2.3 | 25.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Choctaw County's census tracts?
Choctaw County is divided into 4 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $36,375 (Tract 9567) to $63,380 (Tract 9570).
| Tract 956701023956700 | 2,030±297 | $36,375 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 956801023956800 | 4,611±419 | $46,384 |
| Tract 956901023956900 | 3,343±354 | $44,792 |
| Tract 957001023957000 | 2,396±277 | $63,380 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Choctaw County compare with Alabama's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 59th of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 60th of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 62nd of 67 |
| Median household income | 52nd of 67 |
| Median home value | 48th of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 66th of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 46th of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42nd of 67 |
| Median age | 3rd of 67 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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