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Calhoun County

Mississippi · 13,266 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 $40,345. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 11% 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 $70,500. With a median age of 44.9, 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 44.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
13,266
−12%since 2000
from 15,069 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
23 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 26 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.9
+20%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,345
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,113 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,384
+35%since 2000
from $15,106 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.9%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade34.3%
US avg: 10%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$562
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $321 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
28.5% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+2%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.3%(8,662)
Black26%(3,444)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(747)
Asian0.1%(17)
Other1%(133)
Diversity Score60.3%(8,003)
Segregation Score30.7%(4,073)
Diversity Score
60
+10%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
31
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.0%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+58%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 56.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.1%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.4%
−68.4 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Calhoun County, Mississippi?

Calhoun County, Mississippi has about 13,266 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Calhoun County, Mississippi earns about $40,345 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 $70,500, and the typical rent is about $562 a month.

How educated are people in Calhoun County, Mississippi?

About 11.3% 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 19.1% of people in Calhoun County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Calhoun County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Calhoun County, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,642 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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