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Calhoun County

South Carolina · 15,175 residents · 381.152 sq mi
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Calhoun County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,790. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $94,500. With a median age of 43.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% 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
15,175
Unchangedsince 2000
from 15,185 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
40 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 40 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.4
+12%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,790
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,736 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,845
+19%since 2000
from $17,446 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,500
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$577
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $370 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.8%
−41.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
21.3% rent
Vacancy rate
16.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+39%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic49.5%(7,521)
Black48.2%(7,326)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(212)
Asian0.1%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.4%(9,776)
2010
White, non-Hispanic53.1%(8,059)
Black42.3%(6,420)
Hispanic / Latino3%(458)
Asian0.2%(31)
Other1.4%(210)
Diversity Score67.3%(10,207)
Diversity Score
67
+4%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+33%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.9%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Calhoun County, South Carolina?

Calhoun County, South Carolina has about 15,175 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Calhoun County, South Carolina?

The typical household in Calhoun County, South Carolina earns about $36,790 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Calhoun County, South Carolina expensive?

In Calhoun County, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $94,500, and the typical rent is about $577 a month.

How educated are people in Calhoun County, South Carolina?

About 20.3% of adults age 25 and over in Calhoun County, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Calhoun County, South Carolina?

About 15.8% of people in Calhoun County, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Calhoun County, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Calhoun County, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,422 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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4 census tracts
Census Tract 9501Census Tract 9502.02Census Tract 9504Census Tract 9502.01
2 ZIP codes
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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