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Calhoun

Georgia · 20,196 residents (2025 est.) · 16.605 sq mi
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Calhoun has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,750. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 70% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $251,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,183
+70%since 2000
from 10,667 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,095 / sq mi
+70%since 2000
from 642 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.0
+6%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:20,196 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6K9K13K16K19K1990201020202024Calhoun
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,750
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,618 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,894
+55%since 2000
from $19,887 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.5%
+24.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
−4%since 2010
from 0.464 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$251,000
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$873
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $491 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 49.6% in 2000
44.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.0%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.9%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+54%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
63
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(7,807)
Black7.4%(794)
Hispanic / Latino17.1%(1,821)
Asian1%(106)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.8%(5,526)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64%(11,645)
Black6.6%(1,197)
Hispanic / Latino24.8%(4,512)
Asian0.7%(131)
Other3.8%(698)
Diversity Score65.3%(11,874)
Diversity Score
65
+26%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.6%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+74%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.5%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
10.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2012
from 11.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.7%
−52.5 ptssince 2013
from 70.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.4%
+22.7 ptssince 2017
from 64.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2016
from 66.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
22.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2016
from 31.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Calhoun, Georgia?

Calhoun, Georgia has about 18,183 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Calhoun, Georgia?

The typical household in Calhoun, Georgia earns about $58,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Calhoun, Georgia expensive?

In Calhoun, Georgia, the median home is worth about $251,000, and the typical rent is about $873 a month.

How educated are people in Calhoun, Georgia?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in Calhoun, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Calhoun, Georgia?

About 14.1% of people in Calhoun, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Calhoun, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Calhoun, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,048 residents, a change of about 155 percent over that period.

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