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Calhoun County

Florida · 13,648 residents · 567.336 sq mi
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Calhoun County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,037. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% 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 $91,100. Households here earn about 34% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,648
+5%since 2000
from 13,017 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
24 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 23 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.8
+18%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,037
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,575 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,512
+58%since 2000
from $12,379 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,100
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$539
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $353 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
21.4% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+27%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(10,105)
Black15.6%(2,028)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(492)
Asian0.5%(69)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.4%(5,520)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(10,490)
Black12.2%(1,668)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(622)
Asian0.3%(46)
Other3.3%(452)
Diversity Score44.6%(6,085)
Segregation Score39.9%(5,447)
Diversity Score
45
+5%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
40
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+34%since 2000
from 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 41.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.1%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
44.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.1%
−63.2 ptssince 2013
from 79.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Calhoun County, Florida?

Calhoun County, Florida has about 13,648 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Calhoun County, Florida earns about $38,037 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Calhoun County, Florida expensive?

In Calhoun County, Florida, the median home is worth about $91,100, and the typical rent is about $539 a month.

How educated are people in Calhoun County, Florida?

About 9.1% of adults age 25 and over in Calhoun County, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Calhoun County, Florida?

About 16.3% of people in Calhoun County, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Calhoun County, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Calhoun County, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,637 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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

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