Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.
Population Trend
Total Population
12669
Sex Ratio
89.4 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
-1 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
-0.89 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov
Age Structure
Choctaw County, AL, exhibits a concerning demographic trend with a negative population growth rate of -1% over the past year and a 13-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -0.89%. The median age is notably high at 46.7 years, indicating an aging population, with 23.3% of residents over 65, surpassing the state average of 17.3%. The county's age dependency ratio of 76.1 is significantly higher than the state average of 65, suggesting a greater burden on the working-age population. Compared to other counties in Alabama, Choctaw County faces unique challenges related to its demographic shifts.
Dependency Rate
76.1 %
Median Age
46.7 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
23.3 %
Active Aging Index
144 %
Old Dependency Rate
41 %
Young Dependency Rate
35 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov
Household Status
Total Households
5228
Married-couple Household
2333
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
-0.11 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
0.33 %
Average Household Size
2.39 p
Average Family Size
3.15 p
Household with Children (%)
25.4 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
39.4 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov
Marriage
Never Married
27.7 %
Now Married
49.1 %
Widowed
12.9 %
Divorced
10.3 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201
Cultures
*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.