The 2000 Census showed that Choctaw County had a population of 15,922 people. This represented 0.36% of the total population of Alabama, making it the state's 55th most populous county (out of 67 counties).
From the Census Estimates for 2009<1>, Choctaw had a population of 13,990 people. This is a decrease of 12.13% since the 2000 Census.
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 13,859 | -12.96% | -0.94% since 2009 |
2009 | 13,990 | -12.13% | -0.66% since 2008 |
2008 | 14,083 | -11.55% | -0.67% since 2007 |
2007 | 14,178 | -10.95% | -1.47% since 2006 |
2006 | 14,389 | -9.63% | -0.81% since 2005 |
2005 | 14,507 | -8.89% | -2.6% since 2004 |
2004 | 14,894 | -6.46% | -1.81% since 2003 |
2003 | 15,168 | -4.74% | -1.13% since 2002 |
2002 | 15,342 | -3.64% | -1.98% since 2001 |
2001 | 15,652 | -1.7% | -1.7% since 2000 |
--- | | | 2000 | 15,922 | The Last Census |
Choctaw County had 7,839 Housing Units<2> at the time of the 2000 Census.
The 2000 Census shows that Choctaw County has a total area<3> of 920 square miles [2,384 km²]. Of this total, only a minor amount of that area is covered by water (7.34 square miles [19 km²]).
Using the above population and land area values, Choctaw County had a population density of 17.43 people per square mile [6.73 people/km²], making it the state's 61st most densely populated county (out of 67 counties).
US Census QuickFacts
The Census Bureau has created documents containing demographic information that are called QuickFacts. A QuickFact that is specific to Choctaw County is available. The QuickFact also contains a comparison between Choctaw and the state of Alabama. Click here for the Choctaw County QuickFact (QF-01023).
Below are some of the communities that are located in Choctaw County:
Community | Census QuickFact | Population (2009 Est) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
Below are the counties that adjoin and form the boundaries of Choctaw County. A link to their specific Census QuickFact has been provided.
County | Census QuickFact | Direction | Population (2009 Est.) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
Clarke | QF-01025 | SE | 26,042 | 27,867 | -6.55% |
Marengo | QF-01091 | NE | 20,943 | 22,539 | -7.08% |
Sumter | QF-01119 | N | 12,853 | 14,798 | -13.14% |
Washington | QF-01129 | S | 17,069 | 18,097 | -5.68% |
Clarke (MS) | QF-28023 | W | 17,207 | 17,955 | -4.17% |
Lauderdale (MS) | QF-28075 | NW | 79,099 | 78,161 | 1.2% |
Wayne (MS) | QF-28153 | SW | 20,654 | 21,216 | -2.65% |
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