Population 14,297 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Choctaw County
Household size in Choctaw County
| Period | Choctaw County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.42 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.49 | 2.60 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.44 | 2.63 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.45 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
The average household in Choctaw County has 2.45 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northeast.
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 Choctaw County
| Period | Choctaw County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.1 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.0 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.4 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.5 | 38.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +0.6 | +2.3 |
At 41.5, the median age in Choctaw County is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in Oklahoma as a whole, where the median age is 38.0. The median age has climbed from 40.1 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Choctaw County
| Period | Choctaw County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 12.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.9% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.1% | 12.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Choctaw County (12.1%), close to the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 0.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Choctaw County
Renters in Choctaw County
| Period | Choctaw County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.9% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.4% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.7% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 34.2% | 34.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a third of households in Choctaw County rent their homes (34.2%), close to the national share of 34.8%. About six in ten owners (60.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the northeast. The renter share is up 2.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Choctaw County
| Period | Choctaw County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.1% | 12.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.7% | 13.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.6% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 16.6% of the housing in Choctaw County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 1.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Choctaw County
| Period | Choctaw County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1979 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in Choctaw County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1983, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1975 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 Choctaw County
| Period | Choctaw County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $515 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $602 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $659 | $897 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $753 | $1,127 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$237 | +$411 | +$606 |
The median renter in Choctaw County pays $753 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $237 a month from 2006–10, a 46% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.5% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Choctaw County
Bachelor's degrees in Choctaw County
| Period | Choctaw County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 24.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.2% | 24.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.1% | 26.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.3% | 28.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +4.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Choctaw County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 15.3%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 3.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of Oklahoma's 77 counties, only seven have a lower share of college graduates.
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 Choctaw County
| Period | Choctaw County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.9% | 86.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.3% | 87.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.0% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.5% | 89.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.5 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Choctaw County never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 10.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Choctaw County
| Period | Choctaw County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 6.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.0 pts | −1.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Choctaw County is close to the national rate: 4.7% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.0 points, in line with the national trend. 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).
Choctaw County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choctaw County | 2.45 | 41.5 | 12.1% | 34.2% | 16.6% | 1983 | $753 | 15.3% | 87.5% | 4.7% |
| McCurtain County | 2.80 | 38.2 | 16.2% | 26.9% | 18.3% | 1984 | $742 | 16.6% | 85.8% | 4.8% |
| Bryan County | 2.59 | 38.1 | 13.4% | 36.2% | 11.1% | 1989 | $963 | 26.9% | 88.2% | 4.7% |
| Marshall County | 2.67 | 45.3 | 10.6% | 22.4% | 28.3% | 1984 | $867 | 17.4% | 86.0% | 5.4% |
| Sevier County | 2.84 | 33.8 | 12.9% | 32.4% | 16.8% | 1982 | $739 | 10.1% | 73.6% | 5.2% |
| Howard County | 2.48 | 38.5 | 16.2% | 27.5% | 16.4% | 1980 | $743 | 17.3% | 87.7% | 5.1% |
| Love County | 2.64 | 39.0 | 12.7% | 27.0% | 16.9% | 1986 | $937 | 16.2% | 85.9% | 5.1% |
| Carter County | 2.54 | 38.7 | 13.8% | 33.2% | 11.6% | 1977 | $1,025 | 20.4% | 88.2% | 3.9% |
| Pike County | 2.47 | 42.0 | 8.8% | 25.0% | 22.8% | 1984 | $1,036 | 19.2% | 87.6% | 3.6% |
| Jefferson County | 2.43 | 42.0 | 13.5% | 29.1% | 20.2% | 1970 | $600 | 15.7% | 84.7% | 5.2% |
| Clark County | 2.26 | 37.5 | 10.7% | 35.0% | 18.7% | 1985 | $807 | 32.1% | 91.2% | 3.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Bledsoe County, TN · Union County, IA · Torrance County, NM · Tipton County, IN · Taylor County, WV · Taylor County, WI · Tattnall County, GA · Tallahatchie County, MS · Shelby County, IL · Sharp County, AR
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 Choctaw County. 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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