Chickasaw County, Mississippi
Chickasaw County: county in Mississippi, United States
About
Chickasaw County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 17,392 and a population density of 13 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 16,951 inhabitants. Its county seat is Houston. The county was created 190 years ago in 1835.
County Snapshot
Chickasaw County at a glance
Chickasaw County currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
3
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Mississippi counties
82
Open related pagesLargest city
HoustonPopulation 3,375
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Quick Facts about Chickasaw County
| Population | 16,951 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Mississippi (United States) |
| Different from | Chickasaw County |
| Area | 1306 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.5% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.5% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.9208,-88.9479 |
| Named for | Chickasaw |
| Altitude | 453 feet / 138 meters |
| Capital | Houston |
| Establishment | January 01, 1836 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 23:32:26 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 13 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.6% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 83℉ Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Chickasaw County is located at 33°55'15"N 88°56'52"W (33.9208000, -88.9478600). It has 6 neighbors: Calhoun County, Clay County, Lee County, Monroe County, Pontotoc County and Webster County.
Chickasaw County map
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The largest city of Chickasaw County is Houston with a population of 3,375. Other cities include, Okolona population 2,577 and Woodland population 133. See all Chickasaw County cities & populated places.
Chickasaw County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Chickasaw County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | 3,375 | Town in Mississippi |
| Okolona | 2,577 | Human settlement in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| Woodland | 133 | Village in Chickasaw County, Mississippi |
Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny. High near 83, with temperatures f...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Chickasaw County
Official Website- Houston
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Chickasaw County decreased by 2.6% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17,392 | - | census |
| 2011 | 17,500 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 17,502 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 17,384 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 17,404 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 17,395 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 17,224 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 17,144 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 17,100 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 17,103 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 16,951 | -0.9% | estimation process |
People born in Chickasaw County (1)
American singer-songwriter Bobbie Gentry was born in Chickasaw County
Other places with the same name (1)
- Chickasaw County, Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 11,834 people.
Mississippi Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hinds County | 227,966 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Harrison County | 208,801 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| De Soto County | 173,323 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson | 157,821 | The capital and most populous city of Mississippi. |
| Rankin County | 155,975 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson County | 143,802 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Madison County | 106,871 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lee County | 85,466 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Forrest County | 75,009 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lauderdale County | 73,751 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Gulfport | 71,438 | The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| West Gulfport | 71,329 | A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| Jones County | 67,993 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Lamar County | 64,165 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Auburn | 60,258 | The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi. |
| Lowndes County | 58,309 | County in Mississippi, United States |