Population 6,454 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Chickasaw
Household size in Chickasaw
| Period | Chickasaw | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.45 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.80 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.74 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.29 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Chickasaw holds 2.74 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.45, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the southeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Chickasaw
| Period | Chickasaw | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.9 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 30.3 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 31.8 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | −3.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Chickasaw is young: half of its residents are under 31.8, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 35.0, even as the national median rose. Of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people, only two are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Chickasaw
| Period | Chickasaw | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.9% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 23.6% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 18.3% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Chickasaw: 18.3% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 2.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only 17 of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Chickasaw
Renters in Chickasaw
| Period | Chickasaw | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.3% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 40.7% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.2% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 47.3% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +11.0 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Chickasaw than nationally: 47.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among owners, 47.7% have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 11.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people, only six have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Chickasaw
| Period | Chickasaw | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.4% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.2% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.6% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.5% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in Chickasaw: 11.5% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Still, the rate is lower than in Alabama overall (13.5%).
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Chickasaw
| Period | Chickasaw | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1961 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in Chickasaw is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1965, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1961 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the east. Of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people, only five have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Chickasaw
| Period | Chickasaw | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $611 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $735 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $745 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $840 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$229 | +$375 | +$606 |
The median renter in Chickasaw pays $840 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $229 a month from 2006–10, a 37% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 34.5% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the south and lowest in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Chickasaw
Bachelor's degrees in Chickasaw
| Period | Chickasaw | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.9% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.2% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Chickasaw: 14.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 2.3 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Chickasaw has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of Alabama cities.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Chickasaw
| Period | Chickasaw | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.5% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.1% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.1% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.5% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Chickasaw never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The picture is much the same across Alabama. The share with a diploma is up 7.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Chickasaw
| Period | Chickasaw | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Chickasaw runs below the national rate: 4.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 1.2 points, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Chickasaw compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chickasaw | 2.74 | 31.8 | 18.3% | 47.3% | 11.5% | 1965 | $840 | 14.2% | 87.5% | 4.1% |
| Prichard | 2.67 | 38.9 | 24.1% | 50.7% | 24.1% | 1963 | $820 | 9.8% | 82.5% | 14.7% |
| Saraland | 2.42 | 41.8 | 12.5% | 23.3% | 7.6% | 1983 | $1,097 | 24.7% | 91.7% | 3.7% |
| Satsuma | 2.65 | 47.3 | 5.6% | 12.8% | 9.7% | 1992 | $1,309 | 27.3% | 92.5% | 3.5% |
| Eight Mile | 2.90 | 38.9 | 12.0% | 24.5% | 13.4% | 1985 | $1,181 | 19.2% | 82.9% | 3.8% |
| Mobile | 2.47 | 38.1 | 15.2% | 42.3% | 12.6% | 1979 | $1,127 | 32.1% | 91.3% | 5.6% |
| Creola | 2.86 | 44.2 | 13.7% | 22.5% | 13.7% | 1981 | $1,100 | 20.8% | 86.4% | 2.6% |
| Semmes | 2.91 | 37.2 | 13.4% | 16.8% | 7.8% | 1996 | $1,063 | 20.9% | 91.2% | 3.4% |
| Stapleton | 2.58 | 43.3 | 2.6% | 14.1% | 7.8% | 1993 | $1,188 | 25.7% | 86.1% | 1.7% |
| Hurricane | 2.71 | 41.5 | 6.3% | 19.5% | 4.6% | 1990 | $1,138 | 38.1% | 89.6% | 2.2% |
| Bromley | 3.35 | 35.6 | 6.3% | 8.8% | 10.6% | 2007 | $1,284 | 43.5% | 98.0% | 4.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Chickasaw. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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