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Calhoun Falls

South Carolina · 1,779 residents (2025 est.) · 3.387 sq mi
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Calhoun Falls has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,715. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 10% 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 $70,700. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 44% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% 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
2,049
−11%since 2000
from 2,303 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
605 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 680 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.4
+30%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,779 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Calhoun Falls
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,715
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,728 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,112
+151%since 2000
from $10,412 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.9%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.543
+32%since 2010
from 0.413 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade33.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,700
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$585
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $257 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
33.9% rent
Vacancy rate
17.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+4%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic44.6%(1,026)
Black52.4%(1,206)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(40)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.4%(1,482)
2024
White, non-Hispanic34.1%(699)
Black61.9%(1,269)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(68)
Diversity Score62.4%(1,278)
Diversity Score
62
−3%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.1%
+22.0 ptssince 2000
from 57.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+52%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+23.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−13.8 ptssince 2011
from 16.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 56.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.7%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.7%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
56.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.9%
−9.0 ptssince 2012
from 21.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
−75.4 ptssince 2013
from 80.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.0%
+22.5 ptssince 2017
from 51.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Calhoun Falls, South Carolina?

Calhoun Falls, South Carolina has about 2,049 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Calhoun Falls, South Carolina?

The typical household in Calhoun Falls, South Carolina earns about $38,715 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Calhoun Falls, South Carolina expensive?

In Calhoun Falls, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $70,700, and the typical rent is about $585 a month.

How educated are people in Calhoun Falls, South Carolina?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Calhoun Falls, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Calhoun Falls, South Carolina?

About 16.6% of people in Calhoun Falls, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Calhoun Falls, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Calhoun Falls, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 279 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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