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Calcutta

Ohio · 3,941 residents · 12.171 sq mi
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Calcutta has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $49,857. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $129,100. With a median age of 50.3, 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 50.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,941
+13%since 2000
from 3,491 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
324 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 287 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.3
+12%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8352K3K4K5K1990201020202024Calcutta
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,857
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,194 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,659
+31%since 2000
from $19,536 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.7%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,100
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$617
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $329 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
21.3% rent
Afford Score
2.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(3,429)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(23)
Asian0.6%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(122)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(3,676)
Black0.6%(23)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(46)
Asian1.1%(43)
Other3.1%(121)
Diversity Score14.3%(563)
Diversity Score
14
+310%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+50%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 90.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 52.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.6%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−85.2 ptssince 2013
from 93.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Calcutta, Ohio?

Calcutta, Ohio has about 3,941 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Calcutta, Ohio?

The typical household in Calcutta, Ohio earns about $49,857 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Calcutta, Ohio expensive?

In Calcutta, Ohio, the median home is worth about $129,100, and the typical rent is about $617 a month.

How educated are people in Calcutta, Ohio?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Calcutta, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Calcutta, Ohio?

About 4.5% of people in Calcutta, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Calcutta, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Calcutta, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,748 residents, a change of about 230 percent over that period.

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