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Calhoun County

Mississippi · 15,069 residents · 586.573 sq mi
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Calhoun County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,113. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $46,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

15,069
+1%since 1990
from 14,908 in 1990
1990 – 2025
26 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 25 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.4
+7%since 1990
from 34.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
13K13K14K15K15K1990201020202024Calhoun County
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Section 02

Income & economy

$27,113
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,182 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,106
+72%since 1990
from $8,806 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.1%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 21.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$46,500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$321
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $234 in 1990
US average: $602
76.3%
−4.5 ptssince 1990
from 80.8% in 1990
23.7% rent
1.7
−6%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic72.7%(10,840)
Black26.9%(4,015)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(79)
Asian0%(7)
Diversity Score50.6%(7,548)
2000
White, non-Hispanic68.6%(10,339)
Black28.6%(4,308)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(318)
Asian0.1%(9)
Diversity Score55%(8,289)
55
+9%since 1990
from 51 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.2%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 8.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.4%
+11.7 ptssince 1990
from 52.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.8%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.8 min
−9%since 1990
from 19.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Calhoun County, Mississippi?

Calhoun County, Mississippi has about 15,069 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Calhoun County, Mississippi earns about $27,113 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Calhoun County, Mississippi expensive?

In Calhoun County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $46,500, and the typical rent is about $321 a month.

How educated are people in Calhoun County, Mississippi?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Calhoun County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Calhoun County, Mississippi?

About 18.1% of people in Calhoun County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Calhoun County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Calhoun County, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 161 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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