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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Calhoun City

Mississippi · 1,872 residents · 2.357 sq mi
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Calhoun City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,983. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $48,600. The poverty rate of 25.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,872
+2%since 1990
from 1,838 in 1990
1990 – 2025
794 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 780 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.9
+1%since 1990
from 38.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Calhoun City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,983
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,294
+51%since 1990
from $9,489 in 1990
US average: $21,522
25.2%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 27.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$48,600
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$287
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $229 in 1990
US average: $602
67.4%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 69.8% in 1990
32.6% rent
2.0
−12%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic69.3%(1,274)
Black30.6%(562)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(16)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score54.5%(1,001)
2000
White, non-Hispanic66.5%(1,244)
Black32%(599)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(13)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score55.9%(1,046)
56
+3%since 1990
from 54 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.3%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 14.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
61.7%
+8.7 ptssince 1990
from 53.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.4%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.6 min
+11%since 1990
from 14.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Calhoun City, Mississippi?

Calhoun City, Mississippi has about 1,872 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Calhoun City, Mississippi?

The typical household in Calhoun City, Mississippi earns about $23,983 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Calhoun City, Mississippi expensive?

In Calhoun City, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $48,600, and the typical rent is about $287 a month.

How educated are people in Calhoun City, Mississippi?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Calhoun City, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Calhoun City, Mississippi?

About 25.2% of people in Calhoun City, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Calhoun City, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Calhoun City, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 34 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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