2023 ACS Census Data · Population 16,994
Chickasaw County is a small county in Mississippi with a population of 16,994. The median household income is $43,041, 34% below the national average. The poverty rate is 24.1%, median home value is $100,400, and 12.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 49% below the national average.
Population
16,994
2023 estimate
Rank #2037 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$43,041
Household
Rank #2979 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$100,400
Owner-occupied
Rank #2930 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
12.4%
Adults 25+
Rank #3040 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.9%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
2.1%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
4.2%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
2.5%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
11% below Mississippi avg·34% below national avg
Poverty Rate
10% below Mississippi avg·61% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
1% above Mississippi avg·8% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$22,365
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
24.1%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
53.1%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
21% below Mississippi avg·52% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
10% below Mississippi avg·24% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
6% below Mississippi avg·8% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
20% below Mississippi avg·25% below national avg
Housing Units
7,817
Households
6,681
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$999
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
73.0%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
22 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
35% below Mississippi avg·49% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
4% below Mississippi avg·9% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
11.0%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
13.4%
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