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Choctaw County, AL market data
How Choctaw County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 11,904
- −5.7% since 2020
- Households
- 5,255
- Median household income
- $47,813
- +33.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $123,400
- Jobs located here
- 3,148
- Highest market score
- 50
- Restaurants and cafes, #1,167 of 2,405 scored counties
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What this means
Choctaw County has an estimated 11,904 people and 5,255 households. Population estimates show Choctaw County declined 5.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Choctaw County is $47,813, 41% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 33.2%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Choctaw County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 135, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (48).
Of the business types scored in Choctaw County, restaurants and cafes (50), fast food and sandwich shops (46) and insurance agencies (45) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For restaurants and cafes, that ranks #1,167 of 2,405 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (2.6 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for salons, barbers and spas (60% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Choctaw County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Choctaw County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurants and cafes | 50 | #1,167 of 2,405 | 33 | 62.8 | $474K | 128 | 14 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 46 | #1,295 of 2,222 | 5 | 9.5 | $3.1M | 103 | 6 |
| Insurance agencies | 45 | #1,286 of 2,272 | 10 | 19.0 | $1.4M | 110 | 5 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 43 | #1,509 of 2,394 | 21 | 40.0 | $227K | 149 | 6 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 43 | #1,552 of 2,385 | 10 | 19.0 | $378K | 178 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 40 | #1,492 of 2,210 | 6 | 11.4 | $1.3M | 153 | 3 |
| Hair salons | 37 | #1,764 of 2,339 | 7 | 13.3 | $540K | 126 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 35 | #1,778 of 2,358 | 8 | 15.2 | $2M | 85 | 12 |
| Auto repair and car care | 35 | #1,826 of 2,401 | 17 | 32.4 | $284K | 106 | 9 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 30 | #2,037 of 2,405 | 25 | 47.6 | $626K | 94 | 7 |
| Funeral homes | 28 | #1,267 of 1,472 | 5 | 9.5 | $185K | 27 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 22 | #2,205 of 2,378 | 12 | 22.8 | $402K | 90 | 9 |
| Grocery stores | 9 | #2,024 of 2,070 | 6 | 11.4 | $4.6M | 50 | 4 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 8 | #1,879 of 1,886 | 6 | 11.4 | $794K | 81 | 6 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 7 | #2,380 of 2,402 | 17 | 32.4 | $1.6M | 48 | 8 |
| Convenience stores | 5 | #2,243 of 2,261 | 11 | 20.9 | $2.5M | 32 | 4 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.6 | $2M | 159 | 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.6 | $623K | 94 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.6 | $3.9M | 77 | 6 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.7 | $1.6M | 52 | 4 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.7 | $831K | 64 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.7 | $1.6M | 66 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.8 | $2.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.8 | $2.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Real estate | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.8 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.8 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.8 | $1.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.8 | $2.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.9 | $15.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.9 | $1.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.9 | $15.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.9 | $8.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.9 | $2.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.9 | $3.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.9 | $3.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 4 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 4 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Choctaw County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $4.8M | $917 | 96 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $16.2M | $3,077 | 119 |
| Food away from home | $15.7M | $2,978 | 73 |
| Groceries | $27.7M | $5,264 | 83 |
| Personal care products and services | $3.8M | $720 | 72 |
| Child care and other personal services | $1.6M | $301 | 52 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $2.5M | $475 | 48 |
| Medical and dental services | $4.8M | $907 | 70 |
| Pets | $3.7M | $696 | 77 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $8.1M | $1,536 | 75 |
| Vehicle insurance | $13.9M | $2,636 | 135 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $12.1M | $2,298 | 76 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $6.3M | $1,208 | 85 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $67.1M | $12,776 | 77 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Choctaw County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 11,904−5.7% since 2020
- Households
- 5,255
- Median age
- 45.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 82%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 914 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 14
- Median household income
- $47,813+33.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $66,991
- Median home value
- $123,400
- Jobs located here
- 3,148
- Daytime population
- 11,427Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in Choctaw County?
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Questions
How fast is Choctaw County, AL growing?
Population estimates put Choctaw County at 11,904 people in 2025, down 5.7% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 5,255 households. Median household income rose 33.2% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Choctaw County, AL spend?
Households in Choctaw County spend about $67.1M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $27.7M on groceries and $16.2M on gasoline and other fuels. Set against the U.S., households in Choctaw County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 135, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (48).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Choctaw County, AL?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Choctaw County are for restaurants and cafes (50), fast food and sandwich shops (46) and insurance agencies (45). Choctaw County ranks #1,167 of 2,405 scored counties for restaurants and cafes.
How does Choctaw County, AL compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Choctaw County is $47,813 a year, 41% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 5.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $123,400, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Choctaw County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for convenience stores (2.6 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for salons, barbers and spas (60% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 16 of the 56 business types have a score in Choctaw County, each ranked against other counties.
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