County profile · Mississippi
Chickasaw County, MS market data
How Chickasaw County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 16,730
- −2.0% since 2020
- Households
- 6,674
- Median household income
- $43,586
- +19.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $109,800
- Jobs located here
- 4,543
- Highest market score
- 52
- Sit-down restaurants, #1,077 of 2,405 scored counties
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What this means
Chickasaw County has an estimated 16,730 people and 6,674 households. Population estimates put the population change in Chickasaw County from 2020 to 2025 at −2.0%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Chickasaw County is $43,586, 46% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 19.3%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Chickasaw County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 124, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (42).
Of the business types scored in Chickasaw County, sit-down restaurants (52), restaurants and cafes (43) and medical and dental practices (42) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For sit-down restaurants, that ranks #1,077 of 2,405 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (2.4 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (54% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Chickasaw County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Chickasaw 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sit-down restaurants | 52 | #1,077 of 2,405 | 22 | 33.0 | $830K | 125 | 4 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 43 | #1,488 of 2,405 | 48 | 71.9 | $380K | 103 | 16 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 42 | #1,566 of 2,394 | 26 | 39.0 | $219K | 144 | 9 |
| Insurance agencies | 41 | #1,420 of 2,272 | 12 | 18.0 | $1.3M | 107 | 7 |
| Auto repair shops | 34 | #1,872 of 2,378 | 14 | 21.0 | $396K | 89 | 6 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 31 | #1,815 of 2,222 | 9 | 13.5 | $2M | 67 | 8 |
| Auto repair and car care | 28 | #2,083 of 2,401 | 26 | 39.0 | $213K | 79 | 9 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 25 | #1,963 of 2,210 | 11 | 16.5 | $872K | 99 | 5 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 24 | #1,501 of 1,656 | 7 | 10.5 | $815K | 46 | 5 |
| Gas stations | 23 | #2,157 of 2,358 | 12 | 18.0 | $1.6M | 66 | 20 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 19 | #1,953 of 2,087 | 10 | 15.0 | $959K | 75 | 5 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 18 | #1,830 of 1,889 | 5 | 7.5 | $3.7M | 88 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 16 | #2,012 of 2,063 | 6 | 9.0 | $3M | 82 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 16 | #2,153 of 2,200 | 8 | 12.0 | $526K | 60 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | 13 | #1,458 of 1,472 | 8 | 12.0 | $125K | 18 | 5 |
| Convenience stores | 11 | #2,184 of 2,261 | 13 | 19.5 | $2.6M | 33 | 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 11 | #2,368 of 2,385 | 25 | 37.5 | $178K | 84 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 10 | #2,058 of 2,088 | 6 | 9.0 | $456K | 69 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 9 | #1,506 of 1,530 | 5 | 7.5 | $1.1M | 44 | 3 |
| Grocery stores | 8 | #2,034 of 2,070 | 8 | 12.0 | $4.2M | 45 | 5 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 8 | #2,374 of 2,402 | 22 | 33.0 | $1.5M | 45 | 8 |
| Hair salons | 7 | #2,324 of 2,339 | 16 | 24.0 | $278K | 65 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.0 | $451K | 45 | 6 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.0 | $1.4M | 45 | 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.0 | $1.4M | 145 | 4 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.0 | $684K | 53 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.0 | Index only | 467 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.0 | $1.1M | 127 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.5 | $1.5M | 79 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.5 | $1.9M | 79 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.5 | Index only | 494 | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.0 | $1.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.0 | $2.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.0 | $2.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.0 | $2.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $5.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $9.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $7.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $7.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $5.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $4.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pizza | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $18.3M | Too few | 8 |
| Car washes and detailing | 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 | Under 3 |
| 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 | Under 3 |
| 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 |
| Laundromats | 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 |
| 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 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Chickasaw 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 | $5.5M | $830 | 87 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $18.9M | $2,839 | 109 |
| Food away from home | $18.3M | $2,736 | 67 |
| Groceries | $33.4M | $5,003 | 79 |
| Personal care products and services | $4.4M | $666 | 66 |
| Child care and other personal services | $1.8M | $270 | 47 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $2.7M | $410 | 42 |
| Medical and dental services | $5.7M | $855 | 66 |
| Pets | $4.2M | $631 | 69 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $9.6M | $1,436 | 70 |
| Vehicle insurance | $16.2M | $2,424 | 124 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $14.4M | $2,165 | 72 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $7.5M | $1,129 | 80 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $80.9M | $12,119 | 73 |
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 Chickasaw County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 16,730−2.0% since 2020
- Households
- 6,674
- Median age
- 37.7
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 70%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 502 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 34
- Median household income
- $43,586+19.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $56,911
- Median home value
- $109,800
- Jobs located here
- 4,543
- Daytime population
- 14,467Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Chickasaw County, MS growing?
Population estimates put Chickasaw County at 16,730 people in 2025, down 2.0% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 6,674 households. Median household income rose 19.3% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Chickasaw County, MS spend?
Households in Chickasaw County spend about $80.9M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $33.4M on groceries and $18.9M on gasoline and other fuels. Set against the U.S., households in Chickasaw County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 124, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (42).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Chickasaw County, MS?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Chickasaw County are for sit-down restaurants (52), restaurants and cafes (43) and medical and dental practices (42). Chickasaw County ranks #1,077 of 2,405 scored counties for sit-down restaurants.
How does Chickasaw County, MS compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Chickasaw County is $43,586 a year, 46% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 2.0% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $109,800, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Chickasaw County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for convenience stores (2.4 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (54% 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. 22 of the 56 business types have a score in Chickasaw County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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