Choctaw County, Alabama

Choctaw County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. It was formed on December 29, 1847 and named for the Choctaw tribe of American Indians.[2] As of 2020 the population was 12,665.[1] The county seat is Butler.

Choctaw County
County
Choctaw County Courthouse and Confederate monument in Butler
Choctaw County Courthouse and Confederate monument in Butler
Map of Alabama highlighting Choctaw County
Location within the U.S. state of Alabama
Map of the United States highlighting Alabama
Alabama's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 32°01′13″N 88°15′47″W
Country United States
State Alabama
FoundedDecember 29, 1847
Named forChoctaw tribe
SeatButler
Largest townButler
Area
 • Total921 sq mi (2,390 km2)
 • Land914 sq mi (2,370 km2)
 • Water7.4 sq mi (19 km2)  0.8%
Population
 (2020)[1]
 • Total12,665
 • Density14/sq mi (5.3/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 921 square miles (2,390 km2), of which 914 square miles (2,370 km2) is land and 7.4 square miles (19 km2) (0.8%) is water.[3]

Major highways
  • U.S. Highway 84
  • State Route 10
  • State Route 17

Border counties

National protected area
  • Choctaw National Wildlife Refuge

Settlements

Cities and towns

Unincorporated communities
  • Bladon Springs
  • Jachin
  • Mount Sterling
  • Pushmataha
  • Yantley

References
  1. "QuickFacts: Choctaw County, Alabama". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  2. "Alabama Counties: Choctaw County". Alabama Department of Archives and History. Retrieved June 21, 2011.
  3. "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved August 22, 2015.
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