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Calhoun County

Arkansas · 4,739 residents · 628.601 sq mi
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Calhoun County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,441. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 1,005 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $73,100. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,739
−17%since 2000
from 5,744 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 9 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.6
+14%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Calhoun County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,441
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,438 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,823
+60%since 2000
from $15,555 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.7%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,100
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$647
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
20.3% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+17%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74%(4,248)
Black23.4%(1,342)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(86)
Asian0%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score48%(2,758)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.8%(3,499)
Black19.3%(913)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(127)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other1.7%(83)
Diversity Score48.5%(2,299)
Segregation Score2.9%(139)
Diversity Score
49
+1%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
3
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+17%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 55.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.4%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−74.0 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Calhoun County, Arkansas?

Calhoun County, Arkansas has about 4,739 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Calhoun County, Arkansas earns about $50,441 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 $73,100, and the typical rent is about $647 a month.

How educated are people in Calhoun County, Arkansas?

About 10.7% 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 12.8% 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 1,087 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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