Chickasaw County's estimated 2025 population is 16,872 with a growth rate of 0.02% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Chickasaw County is the 53rd largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 17,436 and has seen a growth of -3.23% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Chickasaw County includes 50.25% White, 44.53% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Two or more races, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,540 | 50.25% |
| Black or African American | 7,568 | 44.53% |
| Other race | 497 | 2.92% |
| Two or more races | 297 | 1.75% |
| Asian | 88 | 0.52% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.02% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Chickasaw County's average per capita income is $38,536. Household income levels show a median of $43,041. The poverty rate stands at 24.06%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $66,779 | - |
| Families | $52,123 | $63,089 |
| Households | $43,041 | $54,166 |
| Non Families | $22,482 | $33,703 |
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