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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Calhoun County

Alabama · 112,249 residents · 605.89 sq mi
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Calhoun County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,768. Population has declined 3% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $65,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
112,249
−3%since 1990
from 116,034 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
185 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 192 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.2
+13%since 1990
from 32.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
112K114K115K117K119K1990201020202024Calhoun County
2024116K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,768
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,802 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,367
+62%since 1990
from $10,704 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
16.1%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 15.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,700
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$413
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $310 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
72.5%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 70.3% in 1990
27.5% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−4%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic80.1%(92,902)
Black18.7%(21,650)
Hispanic / Latino1%(1,206)
Asian0.7%(853)
Diversity Score42.2%(48,995)
2000
White, non-Hispanic78%(87,598)
Black18.5%(20,725)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(1,753)
Asian0.6%(625)
Diversity Score42.3%(47,496)
Diversity Score
42
Unchangedsince 1990
from 42 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 14.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.9%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 67.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
−11%since 1990
from 17.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Calhoun County to nearby counties

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Home value$165,600+152%
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CALHOUN COUNTY VS
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CALHOUN COUNTY VS
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Home value$179,700+174%
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CALHOUN COUNTY VS
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Income$77,463+144%
Home value$226,300+244%
Population98,206−15%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Calhoun County, Alabama?

Calhoun County, Alabama has about 112,249 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Calhoun County, Alabama?

The typical household in Calhoun County, Alabama earns about $31,768 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Calhoun County, Alabama expensive?

In Calhoun County, Alabama, the median home is worth about $65,700, and the typical rent is about $413 a month.

How educated are people in Calhoun County, Alabama?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Calhoun County, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Calhoun County, Alabama?

About 16.1% of people in Calhoun County, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Calhoun County, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Calhoun County, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,785 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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