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Calhoun

Georgia · 16,949 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 $37,342. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 59% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $162,300. The poverty rate of 27.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,949
+59%since 2000
from 10,667 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,021 / sq mi
+59%since 2000
from 642 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.7
+8%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K9K13K16K19K1990201020202024Calhoun
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,342
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,618 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,629
+19%since 2000
from $19,887 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.4%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade34.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,300
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$669
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $491 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 49.6% in 2000
53.6% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+56%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.2%(10,204)
Black6.8%(1,154)
Hispanic / Latino25.9%(4,397)
Asian2.7%(454)
Other3.4%(580)
Diversity Score69.4%(11,766)
Diversity Score
69
+34%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+59%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.9%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
16.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
23.1%
−47.1 ptssince 2013
from 70.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Calhoun, Georgia?

Calhoun, Georgia has about 16,949 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Calhoun, Georgia?

The typical household in Calhoun, Georgia earns about $37,342 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 $162,300, and the typical rent is about $669 a month.

How educated are people in Calhoun, Georgia?

About 17.3% 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 27.4% 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 9,814 residents, a change of about 138 percent over that period.

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