Chickasaw County's estimated 2026 population is 16,666 with a growth rate of -0.38% 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 -4.42% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.4 years
Female: 41.1 years
Male: 37 years
There are 12,718 adults, (3,153 of whom are seniors) in Chickasaw County.
Female: 8,628 (51%)
Male: 8,287 (49%)
The racial composition of Chickasaw County includes 49.46% White, 47.89% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,366 | 49.46% |
| Black or African American | 8,100 | 47.89% |
| Two or more races | 255 | 1.51% |
| Other race | 126 | 0.74% |
| Asian | 61 | 0.36% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.04% |
Chickasaw County's average per capita income is $39,673. Household income levels show a median of $43,586. The poverty rate stands at 23.55%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $70,556 | - |
| Families | $53,328 | $68,012 |
| Households | $43,586 | $56,911 |
| Non Families | $20,618 | $32,163 |
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