Choctaw County, Mississippi
Choctaw County: county in Mississippi, United States
About
Choctaw County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,547 and a population density of 8 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 8,063 inhabitants. Its county seat is Ackerman. The county was created 193 years ago in 1832.
County Snapshot
Choctaw County at a glance
Choctaw 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
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AckermanPopulation 1,419
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Choctaw County
| Population | 8,063 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Mississippi (United States) |
| Different from | Choctaw County, Choctaw County |
| Area | 1087 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.4% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.6% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.3473,-89.2484 |
| Named for | Choctaw |
| Capital | Ackerman |
| Establishment | January 01, 1833 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 22:26:07 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 7 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -6% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 89℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Choctaw County is located at 33°20'50"N 89°14'54"W (33.3473100, -89.2483800). It has 5 neighbors: Attala County, Montgomery County, Oktibbeha County, Webster County and Winston County.
Choctaw County map
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The largest city of Choctaw County is Ackerman with a population of 1,419. Other cities include, Weir population 422 and French Camp population 162. See all Choctaw County cities & populated places.
Choctaw County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Choctaw County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ackerman | 1,419 | Town in Choctaw County, Mississippi, USA |
| Weir | 422 | Human settlement in Choctaw County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| French Camp | 162 | Human settlement in Choctaw County, Mississippi, United States of America |
Official website of Choctaw County
Official Website- Ackerman
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Choctaw County decreased by 6% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,547 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,450 | -1.15% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,428 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,461 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,388 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,372 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,299 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,240 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,265 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,210 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,063 | -1.82% | estimation process |
People born in Choctaw County (3)
People born in Choctaw County, including musician Hoyt Ming, gospel singer James Blackwood, politician F. E. Brown, .
More notable people
Other places with the same name (2)
- Choctaw County, Oklahoma county in Oklahoma, United States with a population of 14,646 people.
- Choctaw County, Alabama county in Alabama, United States with a population of 12,418 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 |