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Calhoun County

Georgia · 5,573 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 $41,962. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $48,700. The poverty rate of 24.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,573
−12%since 2000
from 6,320 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
20 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 23 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.6
+17%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Calhoun County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,962
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,588 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,461
+31%since 2000
from $11,839 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 26.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,700
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$596
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $291 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
33.5% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−36%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic31.7%(1,766)
Black64%(3,569)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(149)
Asian0.3%(19)
Other1.5%(85)
Diversity Score61.4%(3,422)
Segregation Score7.8%(437)
Diversity Score
61
−3%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
8
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+17%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
36.2%
−13.3 ptssince 2011
from 49.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.0%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Female
39.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.3%
−58.6 ptssince 2013
from 73.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Calhoun County, Georgia?

Calhoun County, Georgia has about 5,573 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Calhoun County, Georgia earns about $41,962 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 $48,700, and the typical rent is about $596 a month.

How educated are people in Calhoun County, Georgia?

About 11.8% 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 24.9% of people in Calhoun County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Calhoun County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Calhoun County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 560 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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