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Calhoun

Kentucky · 725 residents · 0.654 sq mi
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Calhoun has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,792. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $95,600. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% 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
725
−13%since 2000
from 836 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,109 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,278 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.8
+2%since 2000
from 45.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5447158861K1K1990201020202024Calhoun
2024601
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,792
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,438 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,320
−5%since 2000
from $22,520 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.8%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,600
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$619
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $258 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
37.0% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−12%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(823)
Black0.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(25)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(692)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(8)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0.4%(3)
Diversity Score5.6%(40)
Diversity Score
6
+87%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.9%
+20.4 ptssince 2000
from 57.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+6%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.3%
+13.1 ptssince 2011
from 36.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.0%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
Female
56.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−78.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Calhoun, Kentucky?

Calhoun, Kentucky has about 725 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Calhoun, Kentucky?

The typical household in Calhoun, Kentucky earns about $39,792 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Calhoun, Kentucky expensive?

In Calhoun, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $95,600, and the typical rent is about $619 a month.

How educated are people in Calhoun, Kentucky?

About 8.1% of adults age 25 and over in Calhoun, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Calhoun, Kentucky?

About 18.4% of people in Calhoun, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Calhoun, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Calhoun, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 142 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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