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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Calhoun County

Arkansas · 5,744 residents · 628.601 sq mi
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Calhoun County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,438. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $35,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,744
−1%since 1990
from 5,826 in 1990
1990 – 2025
9 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 9 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.2
+14%since 1990
from 34.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Calhoun County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,438
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,198 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,555
+64%since 1990
from $9,464 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.5%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 15.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$35,200
−23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$368
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $288 in 1990
US average: $602
82.3%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 81.2% in 1990
17.7% rent
1.2
−24%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic75.1%(4,375)
Black24.8%(1,445)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(5)
Asian0%(2)
Diversity Score47%(2,736)
2000
White, non-Hispanic74%(4,248)
Black23.4%(1,342)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(86)
Asian0%(2)
Diversity Score48%(2,758)
48
+2%since 1990
from 47 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.3%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 7.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.7%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 63.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.5%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.6 min
−7%since 1990
from 20.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Calhoun County, Arkansas?

Calhoun County, Arkansas has about 5,744 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Calhoun County, Arkansas earns about $28,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Calhoun County, Arkansas expensive?

In Calhoun County, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $35,200, and the typical rent is about $368 a month.

How educated are people in Calhoun County, Arkansas?

About 7.3% of adults age 25 and over in Calhoun County, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Calhoun County, Arkansas?

About 16.5% of people in Calhoun County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Calhoun County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Calhoun County, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 82 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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