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Calhoun

Missouri · 392 residents · 0.984 sq mi
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Calhoun has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,141. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 99 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $45,000. The poverty rate of 31.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
392
−20%since 2000
from 491 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
398 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 499 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+17%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3053564074575081990201020202024Calhoun
2024374
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,141
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,417 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,862
+49%since 2000
from $11,326 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 26.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade18.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance14%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10%
Information7%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services7%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,000
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $295 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
26.0% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+17%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(352)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(8)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other9.9%(39)
Diversity Score27.3%(107)
Diversity Score
27
+5147%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: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+38%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 62.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.9%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.8%
−56.8 ptssince 2013
from 75.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Calhoun, Missouri?

Calhoun, Missouri has about 392 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Calhoun, Missouri?

The typical household in Calhoun, Missouri earns about $29,141 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 $45,000, and the typical rent is about $625 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 31.9% 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 75 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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