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Calhoun City

Mississippi · 1,533 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 $37,880. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 339 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $67,800. The poverty rate of 20.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,533
−18%since 2000
from 1,872 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
650 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 794 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.6
+7%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Calhoun City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,880
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,983 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,028
+40%since 2000
from $14,294 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.4%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 25.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade41.7%
US avg: 10%
Information16.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,800
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$530
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $287 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
37.9% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−12%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.5%(1,244)
Black32%(599)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(13)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.9%(1,046)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.7%(793)
Black41.1%(630)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(40)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1%(16)
Diversity Score66.3%(1,017)
Diversity Score
66
+19%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.8%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 61.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
+94%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.6%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 15.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 52.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.4%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
55.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.1%
−65.2 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Calhoun City, Mississippi?

Calhoun City, Mississippi has about 1,533 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Calhoun City, Mississippi earns about $37,880 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 $67,800, and the typical rent is about $530 a month.

How educated are people in Calhoun City, Mississippi?

About 15.5% 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 20.8% of people in Calhoun City, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Calhoun City, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Calhoun City, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 305 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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