Choctaw County, Alabama Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 59th-largest in Alabama
The population of Choctaw County, Alabama is 12,525 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 59th-largest county in Alabama. The median household income is $44,483, the median home value is $111,800, and the median age is 47.0.
The population of Choctaw County has declined 13.0% since 2010 (13,848 → 12,052), a -0.99% annualized rate.
12,525
Population
-0.99%
Annual growth
14
People / sq mi
$44,483
Median Income
$111,800
Median Home Value
Choctaw County covers 913 sq mi of land at 13.7 people per square mile.
About Choctaw County, AL
What sets Choctaw County apart is where people work — remote work is unusually rare here, at 2.3% versus 14.0% nationally. Choctaw County is a county in Alabama with a population of 12,525.
Money is tight relative to the rest of US counties: the median household earns just $44,483, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 16.5% of residents fall below the poverty line, above the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $111,800, with typical rent around $653.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US counties: 13.9% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. Almost everyone commutes — only 2.3% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 36 minutes each way.
Choctaw County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Choctaw County had a population of 13,848 in 2010 and 12,052 in 2024, a -13.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 13,848 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.99%.
12,052
Population (2024)
13,848
Population (2010)
13,848
Peak (2010)
-0.99%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13,848 |
| 2011 | 13,608 |
| 2012 | 13,565 |
| 2013 | 13,401 |
| 2014 | 13,322 |
| 2015 | 13,237 |
| 2016 | 13,049 |
| 2017 | 12,923 |
| 2018 | 12,810 |
| 2019 | 12,577 |
| 2020 | 12,622 |
| 2021 | 12,544 |
| 2022 | 12,420 |
| 2023 | 12,263 |
| 2024 | 12,052 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 56.7% |
| Black or African American | 38.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
47.0
Median Age
53.1%
Female
46.9%
Male
23.8%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 16.2% · Seniors (65+): 23.8%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $44,483$-17,544 vs state |
| Mean household income | $63,315 |
| Per-capita income | $26,781 |
| Poverty rate | 16.5%+5.2% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6% |
| Employment-to-population | 43.9% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Choctaw County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.6% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
1.5%
Carpool
81.8%
Public transit
2.3%
Work from home
36.3 min
Avg commute
Housing
$111,800$-83,300 vs state
Median home value
$653
Median rent
82.2%
Homeownership rate
7,164
Total housing units
72.2%
Occupied
27.8%
Vacant
17.8%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
91.8%
With health insurance
83.9%
With broadband internet
49.1%
Foreign-born
5.6%
Veterans (18+)
23.4%
With a disability
97.9%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
84.2%
High School+
13.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Choctaw County, Alabama has a population of 12,525 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 59th-largest county in Alabama. Population density is 14 people per square mile.
The population of Choctaw County has declined 13.0% since 2010 (13,848 → 12,052), a -0.99% annualized rate.
The median household income in Choctaw County, Alabama is $44,483, with mean (average) household income of $63,315 and per-capita income of $26,781. 16.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Choctaw County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (56.7%), Black or African American (38.2%), Hispanic or Latino (2.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Choctaw County, Alabama is 47.0 years. Residents are 53.1% female and 46.9% male.
The median home value in Choctaw County is $111,800 and median monthly rent is $653. 82.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 7,164 total housing units, 27.8% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Choctaw County, Alabama is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.6%.
Huntsville is among the largest cities associated with Choctaw County, Alabama, with a population of 218,814.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.