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Calhoun

Illinois · 172 residents · 0.912 sq mi
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Calhoun has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,500. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 50 residents. 5% 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 $58,000. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
172
−23%since 2000
from 222 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
189 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 243 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.0
+39%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1261531812092361990201020202024Calhoun
2024227
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,500
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,809 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,132
+58%since 2000
from $14,679 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.3%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
−18.9 ptssince 2000
from 27.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.334
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing16.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance13.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical13.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,000
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$492
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.5%
−51.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
15.4% rent
Vacancy rate
17.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.0
−26%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(209)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian3.6%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.9%(20)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(169)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(5)
Diversity Score6.6%(11)
Diversity Score
7
−25%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.3%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.2 min
+13%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.9%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.4%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Calhoun, Illinois?

Calhoun, Illinois has about 172 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Calhoun, Illinois?

The typical household in Calhoun, Illinois earns about $55,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Calhoun, Illinois expensive?

In Calhoun, Illinois, the median home is worth about $58,000, and the typical rent is about $492 a month.

How educated are people in Calhoun, Illinois?

About 4.8% of adults age 25 and over in Calhoun, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Calhoun, Illinois?

About 8.3% of people in Calhoun, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Calhoun, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Calhoun, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 53 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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