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Calhoun County

Mississippi · 14,962 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 $28,484. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $60,700. The poverty rate of 23.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,962
−1%since 2000
from 15,069 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
26 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 26 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.7
+6%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,484
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,113 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,183
+1%since 2000
from $15,106 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade35.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,700
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$468
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $321 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.5%
−43.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
28.8% rent
Vacancy rate
15.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+24%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.6%(10,339)
Black28.6%(4,308)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(318)
Asian0.1%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score55%(8,289)
2010
White, non-Hispanic65.8%(9,851)
Black27.6%(4,128)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(805)
Asian0.1%(15)
Other0.9%(134)
Diversity Score60.7%(9,079)
Diversity Score
61
+10%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+28%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.4%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Calhoun County, Mississippi?

Calhoun County, Mississippi has about 14,962 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Calhoun County, Mississippi earns about $28,484 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 $60,700, and the typical rent is about $468 a month.

How educated are people in Calhoun County, Mississippi?

About 10.1% 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 23.1% 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 54 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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