CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Calhoun Falls

South Carolina · 2,004 residents · 3.387 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Greenwood micropolitan area
Compare
The short version

Calhoun Falls has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,048. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $49,800. Households here earn about 29% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,004
−13%since 2000
from 2,303 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
592 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 680 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.8
+12%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Calhoun Falls
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,048
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,728 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,400
+58%since 2000
from $10,412 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade49.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,800
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$469
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $257 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.9%
−45.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
34.8% rent
Vacancy rate
23.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−9%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Calhoun Falls on RentDataNow
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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic43.3%(867)
Black53%(1,062)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(16)
Diversity Score64.5%(1,292)
Diversity Score
64
Unchangedsince 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.8%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 57.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+40%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.1%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
22.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.5%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Calhoun Falls

Cypress Quarters
Pop 1,697
Franklin Park
Pop 1,688
Moore Haven
Pop 1,745
Ocklawaha
Pop 1,586
Places similar to Calhoun Falls
Head to head

Compare Calhoun Falls to nearby cities

CALHOUN FALLS VS
Greenwood
Income$41,150+33%
Home value$136,300+174%
Population22,745+1179%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CALHOUN FALLS VS
Anderson
Income$46,933+51%
Home value$218,200+338%
Population31,323+1661%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CALHOUN FALLS VS
Clemson
Income$49,520+59%
Home value$398,400+700%
Population18,941+965%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CALHOUN FALLS VS
Laurens
Income$49,246+59%
Home value$180,700+263%
Population9,327+424%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Calhoun Falls, South Carolina?

Calhoun Falls, South Carolina has about 2,004 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Calhoun Falls, South Carolina earns about $31,048 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 $49,800, and the typical rent is about $469 a month.

How educated are people in Calhoun Falls, South Carolina?

About 3.4% 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 17.5% 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 324 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
South Carolina
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Calhoun Falls with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →