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Calhoun County

Iowa · 9,927 residents · 569.846 sq mi
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Calhoun County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,285. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $85,600. With a median age of 44.3, 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 44.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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
9,927
−11%since 2000
from 11,115 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
17 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 20 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.3
+4%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,285
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,286 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,557
+69%since 2000
from $17,498 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.2%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,600
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$591
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $315 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
20.9% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−9%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(10,849)
Black0.7%(76)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(100)
Asian0.2%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(487)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(9,261)
Black1.5%(151)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(236)
Asian0.2%(24)
Other2.1%(209)
Diversity Score15%(1,492)
Segregation Score19.5%(1,934)
Diversity Score
15
+243%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
19
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+48%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 56.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.9%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−89.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Calhoun County, Iowa?

Calhoun County, Iowa has about 9,927 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Calhoun County, Iowa earns about $55,285 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Calhoun County, Iowa expensive?

In Calhoun County, Iowa, the median home is worth about $85,600, and the typical rent is about $591 a month.

How educated are people in Calhoun County, Iowa?

About 19.7% of adults age 25 and over in Calhoun County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Calhoun County, Iowa?

About 11.6% of people in Calhoun County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Calhoun County, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Calhoun County, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,581 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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