CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Calhoun

Georgia · 7,135 residents · 16.605 sq mi

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Calhoun has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,209. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 3,532 residents. Median home value is $62,200.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 33.6

US median: 33.0

Less educated

16% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 12%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

7,135

−33%vs 2000

vs 10,667 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

430 / sq mi

−33%vs 2000

vs 642 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

33.6

−1%vs 2000

vs 33.9 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202418K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$26,209

+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $33,618 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$13,446

−32%vs 2000

vs $19,887 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

10.9%

−5.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 16.8% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$62,200

−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $93,400 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$331

−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $491 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

53.8%

+4.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 49.6% in 2000

46.3% rent

Afford Score

2.4

−15%vs 2000

vs 2.8 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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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)

1990

White, non-Hispanic89.3%(6,370)

Black9.1%(650)

Hispanic / Latino1.4%(102)

Asian0.6%(41)

Other1%(74)

Diversity Score27.1%(1,934)

Diversity Score

−48%vs 2000

vs 52 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

16.4%

Unchangedvs 2000

vs 16.4% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

65.1%

−1.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 66.5% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

6.7%

−0.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 6.9% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

13.7 min

+15%vs 2000

vs 12.0 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Calhoun, Georgia?

Calhoun, Georgia has about 7,135 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Calhoun, Georgia?

The typical household in Calhoun, Georgia earns about $26,209 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 $62,200, and the typical rent is about $331 a month.

How educated are people in Calhoun, Georgia?

About 16.4% 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 10.9% of people in Calhoun, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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