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Calhoun

Missouri · 406 residents (2025 est.) · 0.984 sq mi
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Calhoun has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,321. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 117 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $61,700. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 47% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
374
−24%since 2000
from 491 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
380 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 499 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.6
+24%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:406 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3053564074575081990201020202024Calhoun
2024374
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,321
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,417 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,316
+106%since 2000
from $11,326 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.2%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 26.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
+22%since 2010
from 0.375 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information21.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,700
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$546
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $295 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
18.8% rent
Vacancy rate
19.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.1%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
+25%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
15
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(478)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.5%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(327)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(17)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other7.8%(29)
Diversity Score28.4%(106)
Diversity Score
28
+5359%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.8%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.4 min
+101%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.4%
−10.4 ptssince 2011
from 62.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
8.2%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.9%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2012
from 18.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.8%
−58.8 ptssince 2013
from 75.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.3%
+25.8 ptssince 2017
from 63.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 98.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Calhoun, Missouri?

Calhoun, Missouri has about 374 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Calhoun, Missouri?

The typical household in Calhoun, Missouri earns about $37,321 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Calhoun, Missouri expensive?

In Calhoun, Missouri, the median home is worth about $61,700, and the typical rent is about $546 a month.

How educated are people in Calhoun, Missouri?

About 6.3% of adults age 25 and over in Calhoun, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Calhoun, Missouri?

About 22.2% of people in Calhoun, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Calhoun, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Calhoun, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 93 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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