Choctaw County Demographics
Population Trend
Population Change by Decade
| Period | Population | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 8,389 | — | — |
| 1860 | 13,877 | +5,488 | +65.4% |
| 1870 | 12,676 | -1,201 | -8.7% |
| 1880 | 15,731 | +3,055 | +24.1% |
| 1890 | 17,526 | +1,795 | +11.4% |
| 1900 | 18,136 | +610 | +3.5% |
| 1910 | 18,483 | +347 | +1.9% |
| 1920 | 20,753 | +2,270 | +12.3% |
| 1930 | 20,513 | -240 | -1.2% |
| 1940 | 20,195 | -318 | -1.6% |
| 1950 | 19,152 | -1,043 | -5.2% |
| 1960 | 17,870 | -1,282 | -6.7% |
| 1970 | 16,589 | -1,281 | -7.2% |
| 1980 | 16,839 | +250 | +1.5% |
| 1990 | 16,018 | -821 | -4.9% |
| 2000 | 15,922 | -96 | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 13,859 | -2,063 | -13.0% |
| 2020 | 12,665 | -1,194 | -8.6% |
| 2024 | 12,052 | -613 | -4.8% |
Cities & CDPs in Choctaw County
| # | Name | Population | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Butler | 1,726 | -16.4% |
| 2 | Gilbertown | 702 | +222.0% |
| 3 | Lisman | 398 | -37.6% |
| 4 | Silas | 355 | +3.5% |
| 5 | Pennington | 326 | -8.2% |
| 6 | Toxey | 137 | -48.3% |
| 7 | Cullomburg | 126 | -26.3% |
| 8 | Needham | 69 | -30.3% |
Complete Population Data
| Year | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 8,389 | Decennial Census |
| 1860 | 13,877 | Decennial Census |
| 1870 | 12,676 | Decennial Census |
| 1880 | 15,731 | Decennial Census |
| 1890 | 17,526 | Decennial Census |
| 1900 | 18,136 | Decennial Census |
| 1910 | 18,483 | Decennial Census |
| 1920 | 20,753 | Decennial Census |
| 1930 | 20,513 | Decennial Census |
| 1940 | 20,195 | Decennial Census |
| 1950 | 19,152 | Decennial Census |
| 1960 | 17,870 | Decennial Census |
| 1970 | 16,589 | Decennial Census |
| 1980 | 16,839 | Decennial Census |
| 1990 | 16,018 | Decennial Census |
| 2000 | 15,922 | Decennial Census |
| 2001 | 15,367 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2002 | 15,199 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2003 | 14,930 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2004 | 14,545 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2005 | 14,431 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2006 | 14,216 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2007 | 14,114 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2008 | 13,976 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2009 | 13,859 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2010 | 13,859 | Decennial Census |
| 2011 | 13,608 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2012 | 13,565 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2013 | 13,401 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2014 | 13,322 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2015 | 13,237 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2016 | 13,049 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2017 | 12,923 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2018 | 12,810 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2019 | 12,577 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2020 | 12,665 | Decennial Census |
| 2021 | 12,544 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2022 | 12,420 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2023 | 12,263 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2024 | 12,052 | Population Estimates Program |
Data Sources
- Population Estimates Program US Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (annual estimates)
- Decennial Census US Census Bureau Decennial Census (actual count every 10 years)