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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Calhoun County

Georgia · 5,013 residents · 280.384 sq mi
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Calhoun County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,640. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 1,307 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $29,900. The poverty rate of 31.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,013
−21%vs 2000
vs 6,320 in 2000
1990 – 2025
18 / sq mi
−21%vs 2000
vs 23 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.6
−6%vs 2000
vs 35.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Calhoun County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$15,640
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $24,588 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,244
−30%vs 2000
vs $11,839 in 2000
US average: $14,340
31.8%
+5.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 26.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$29,900
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $44,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$169
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $291 in 2000
US average: $450
69.1%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.8% in 2000
30.9% rent
1.9
+6%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic37.5%(2,368)
Black59%(3,726)
Hispanic / Latino3%(189)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.2%(3,997)
1990
White, non-Hispanic41.1%(2,058)
Black58.9%(2,952)
Hispanic / Latino0%(2)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%(2)
Diversity Score60.6%(3,040)
61
−4%vs 2000
vs 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.1%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
52.2%
−13.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.7%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.6 min
−6%vs 2000
vs 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Calhoun County, Georgia?

Calhoun County, Georgia has about 5,013 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Calhoun County, Georgia earns about $15,640 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Calhoun County, Georgia expensive?

In Calhoun County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $29,900, and the typical rent is about $169 a month.

How educated are people in Calhoun County, Georgia?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Calhoun County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Calhoun County, Georgia?

About 31.8% of people in Calhoun County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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