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Calhoun Falls

South Carolina · 1,727 residents · 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 $24,861. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 576 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $51,200. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 55% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,727
−25%since 2000
from 2,303 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
510 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 680 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.6
+28%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Calhoun Falls
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,861
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,728 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,906
+120%since 2000
from $10,412 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade33.2%
US avg: 10%
Information16.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,200
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$523
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $257 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.2%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
32.8% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+17%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic38.3%(661)
Black55.1%(951)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(33)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other2.8%(49)
Diversity Score66.7%(1,151)
Diversity Score
67
+4%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.6%
+24.5 ptssince 2000
from 57.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+83%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.3%
+31.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 16.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.5%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 56.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.3%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.4%
−67.5 ptssince 2013
from 80.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Calhoun Falls, South Carolina?

Calhoun Falls, South Carolina has about 1,727 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Calhoun Falls, South Carolina earns about $24,861 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 $51,200, and the typical rent is about $523 a month.

How educated are people in Calhoun Falls, South Carolina?

About 13.8% 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 28.8% 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 601 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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

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