Choctaw County, Oklahoma Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 46th-largest in Oklahoma

The population of Choctaw County, Oklahoma is 14,299 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 46th-largest county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $45,456, the median home value is $119,700, and the median age is 42.1.

The population of Choctaw County has declined 7.0% since 2010 (15,234 → 14,174), a -0.51% annualized rate.

Choctaw County within Oklahoma · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

14,299

Population

-0.51%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$45,456

Median Income

$119,700

Median Home Value

Choctaw County covers 770 sq mi of land at 18.6 people per square mile.

About Choctaw County, OK

Choctaw County is a county in Oklahoma with a population of 14,299. It ranks #46 among counties in Oklahoma by population. The median age is 42.1, older than the national median. The population is 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

The median household income in Choctaw County is $45,456, below the US median of $74,580. 16.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $119,700, with monthly rent averaging $676. The homeownership rate of 65.7% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Choctaw County reflects 15.2% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 5.3% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 23.1 minutes each way.

Choctaw County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Choctaw County had a population of 15,234 in 2010 and 14,174 in 2024, a -7.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 15,280 in 2011. Average annual growth rate: -0.51%.

14,174

Population (2024)

15,234

Population (2010)

15,280

Peak (2011)

-0.51%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	15,234	-	-	estimate
2011	15,280	+46	+0.30%	estimate
2012	15,177	-103	-0.67%	estimate
2013	15,053	-124	-0.82%	estimate
2014	15,114	+61	+0.41%	estimate
2015	14,987	-127	-0.84%	estimate
2016	14,874	-113	-0.75%	estimate
2017	14,807	-67	-0.45%	estimate
2018	14,666	-141	-0.95%	estimate
2019	14,642	-24	-0.16%	estimate
2020	14,207	-435	-2.97%	estimate
2021	14,366	+159	+1.12%	estimate
2022	14,416	+50	+0.35%	estimate
2023	14,324	-92	-0.64%	estimate
2024	14,174	-150	-1.05%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	59.5%
Black or African American	9.5%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	24.4%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

42.1

Median Age

51.7%

Female

48.3%

Male

20.8%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

7.0%

5–9

6.0%

10–14

7.5%

15–19

6.4%

20–24

5.2%

25–34

11.1%

35–44

11.2%

45–54

11.1%

55–59

6.7%

60–64

7.0%

65–74

12.0%

75–84

6.9%

85+

1.9%

Children (under 15): 20.5% · Seniors (65+): 20.8%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$45,456$-18,147 vs state
Mean household income	$61,345
Per-capita income	$26,272
Poverty rate	16.7%+5.6% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.2%
Employment-to-population	50.4%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

21.8%

Education & health care

13.8%

Manufacturing

11.8%

Construction

6.8%

Retail trade

6.3%

Public administration

6.3%

Agriculture

6.3%

Information

4.9%

The largest employment sector in Choctaw County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.8% of workers.

How residents commute

1.1%

Drive alone

0.8%

Carpool

78.2%

Public transit

5.3%

Work from home

23.1 min

Avg commute

Housing

$119,700$-66,200 vs state

Median home value

$676

Median rent

65.7%

Homeownership rate

7,115

Total housing units

82.3%

Occupied

17.7%

Vacant

34.3%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

83.3%

With health insurance

88.8%

With broadband internet

41.2%

Foreign-born

9.7%

Veterans (18+)

26.0%

With a disability

95.4%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

86.3%

High School+

15.2%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in Oklahoma

Oklahoma City (688,693)Tulsa (412,322)Norman (128,714)Broken Arrow (115,919)Edmond (95,618)Lawton (90,662)Moore (63,045)Midwest City (58,170)Enid (50,821)Stillwater (48,818)All Oklahoma cities →

Other counties in Oklahoma

Oklahoma County (800,487)Tulsa County (673,708)Cleveland County (297,545)Canadian County (162,621)Comanche County (121,699)Rogers County (97,235)Wagoner County (84,339)Payne County (82,290)Pottawatomie County (73,011)Creek County (72,353)All Oklahoma counties →

Part of Oklahoma

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Metro areas in Oklahoma

Oklahoma City (1,445,122)Tulsa (1,026,209)Fort Smith (228,916)Lawton (127,174)Enid (62,322)All US metros →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Choctaw County, Oklahoma has a population of 14,299 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 46th-largest county in Oklahoma. Population density is 19 people per square mile.

The population of Choctaw County has declined 7.0% since 2010 (15,234 → 14,174), a -0.51% annualized rate.

The median household income in Choctaw County, Oklahoma is $45,456, with mean (average) household income of $61,345 and per-capita income of $26,272. 16.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Choctaw County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (59.5%), Hispanic or Latino (24.4%), Black or African American (9.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Choctaw County, Oklahoma is 42.1 years. Residents are 51.7% female and 48.3% male.

The median home value in Choctaw County is $119,700 and median monthly rent is $676. 65.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 7,115 total housing units, 17.7% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Choctaw County, Oklahoma is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.

Oklahoma City is among the largest cities associated with Choctaw County, Oklahoma, with a population of 688,693.