Choctaw County, Oklahoma is a rural county located in the southeastern corner of the state. The population of the county is 8,918, with a median age of 40.1 years. The median household income is $37,947, and the poverty rate is 22.2%. The unemployment rate is 6.1%.
The economy of Choctaw County is largely agricultural, with the majority of jobs in the county being in farming and ranching. The county is also home to a number of small businesses, including retail stores, restaurants, and service industries. The largest employers in the county include Choctaw County Public Schools, Choctaw Nation, and Choctaw Electric Cooperative.
The demographics of Choctaw County are largely Caucasian, with the majority of the population being white. The Hispanic population is the second largest, followed by African Americans and Native Americans. The county is also home to a small number of Asian and Pacific Islander residents.
Education in Choctaw County is provided by the Choctaw County Public Schools system, which consists of six elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. The district also offers a number of alternative education programs, including a virtual school and a homeschool program. The district also offers a number of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and art.
Real estate in Choctaw County is largely rural, with the majority of homes being single-family dwellings. The median home value in the county is $77,400, and the median rent is $717 per month. The county also has a number of mobile home parks, as well as a number of small apartment complexes. The county is also home to a number of recreational properties, including hunting and fishing lodges.