Choctaw County, Alabama
Choctaw County: County in Alabama, United States
About
Choctaw County is a county located in the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2010 census, the population was 13,859 and a population density of 6 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 12,418 inhabitants. Its county seat is Butler. The county was created 177 years ago in 1847.
Quick Facts about Choctaw County
| Population : | 12,418 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Alabama (United States) |
| Different from : | Choctaw County, Choctaw County |
| Plate code : | 15 |
| Area : | 2385 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.8% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.2% |
| Named for : | Choctaw |
| Altitude : | 404 feet / 123 meters |
| Capital : | Butler |
| Establishment : | December 12, 1847 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 11:33:56 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 5 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -11.6% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Choctaw County is located at 32°1'11"N 88°15'48"W (32.0196100, -88.2632000). It has 2 neighbors: Clarke County and Sumter County.
Choctaw County map
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The largest city of Choctaw County is Pelham with a population of 24,231. Other cities include, Pennington population 202 and Needham population 79. See all Choctaw County cities & populated places.
Choctaw County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Choctaw County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pelham | 24,231 | City in Alabama |
| Butler | 1,694 | Town in Alabama, United States of America |
| Lisman | 476 | Town |
| Silas | 418 | Town in Choctaw County, Alabama, United States |
| Pennington | 202 | Settlement in Choctaw County, Alabama |
| Gilbertown | 197 | Town in Alabama, United States |
| Toxey | 121 | Town |
| Needham | 79 | Human settlement in Choctaw County, Alabama, United States of America |
Choctaw County has 2 neighbours.
- Clarke County county in Alabama, United States
- Sumter County county in Alabama, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Choctaw County decreased by 11.6% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 13,859 | - | census |
| 2011 | 13,609 | -1.84% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 13,563 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 13,397 | -1.24% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 13,317 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 13,231 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 13,045 | -1.43% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 12,925 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 12,833 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 12,589 | -1.94% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 12,418 | -1.38% | estimation process |
People born in Choctaw County (1)
American classicist Edward Kimbrough Turner was born in Choctaw County
Other places with the same name (3)
- Choctaw County , Oklahoma county in Oklahoma, United States with a population of 14,646 people.
- Choctaw County , Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 8,063 people.
Alabama Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 655,342 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Mobile County | 412,716 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Madison County | 379,453 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Baldwin County | 229,287 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Montgomery County | 224,639 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Shelby County | 221,428 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa County | 210,758 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Birmingham | 206,950 | The most populous city in Alabama. |
| Huntsville | 202,964 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Montgomery | 196,268 | The capital of Alabama. |
| Mobile | 187,746 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Lee County | 166,831 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Morgan County | 119,883 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Calhoun County | 113,469 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Houston County | 106,580 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa | 102,819 | The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. |
