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Calhoun

Georgia · 15,650 residents · 16.605 sq mi
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Calhoun has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,050. Population has grown 47% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $145,500. Households here earn about 37% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,650
+47%since 2000
from 10,667 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
942 / sq mi
+47%since 2000
from 642 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.2
−2%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K9K13K16K19K1990201020202024Calhoun
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,050
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,618 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,945
−10%since 2000
from $19,887 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade28.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,500
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$616
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $491 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.3%
−18.2 ptssince 2000
from 49.6% in 2000
55.7% rent
Vacancy rate
14.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
+69%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic64.7%(10,127)
Black6.6%(1,035)
Hispanic / Latino25%(3,910)
Asian1.7%(261)
Other1.7%(270)
Diversity Score63.9%(9,995)
Diversity Score
64
+23%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
66.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+72%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.0%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
55.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
15.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.3%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Calhoun, Georgia?

Calhoun, Georgia has about 15,650 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Calhoun, Georgia?

The typical household in Calhoun, Georgia earns about $31,050 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 $145,500, and the typical rent is about $616 a month.

How educated are people in Calhoun, Georgia?

About 16.1% 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 21.9% 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 8,515 residents, a change of about 119 percent over that period.

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