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Choctaw, LA
Census-designated place in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana.
Population
268
Land area
6.3sq mi
People per sq mi
43
ZIP codes
0
Choctaw and its ZIP codes
Choctaw at a glance
- Choctaw is 60% less dense than Louisiana as a whole.
Local data for Choctaw, LA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lafourche Parish. PPP loans are for Choctaw.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,017
35,052 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,579
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.9B
FY 2026, $29,988 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Choctaw, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
172
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
7,963
23.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 45°F
71.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Choctaw, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.4%
U.S. 33.3% +10.1 pts
Diabetes
14.8%
U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities near Choctaw
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KraemerCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 5.2 |
| ChackbayCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 27.7 |
| Bayou Country ClubCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0.8 |
| Lafourche CrossingCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 4.2 |
| ThibodauxCity | 6.7 mi | 6.8 |
| South VacherieCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 5.1 |
| Pleasure BendCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 4.2 |
| SchrieverCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 14.3 |
| RacelandCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 21.6 |
| MoonshineCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| North VacherieCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.6 |
| GrayCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 11.5 |
| HesterCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.5 |
| Bayou BlueCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 23.3 |
| ConventCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.9 |
| PaulinaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Choctaw, LA in?
- Choctaw is in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Choctaw, LA?
- About 268 people live in Choctaw, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Choctaw?
- Nearby places include Kraemer (5.2 mi), Chackbay (5.8 mi), Bayou Country Club (5.9 mi), Lafourche Crossing (6.2 mi), Thibodaux (6.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023