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Calhoun County

Texas · 20,106 residents · 506.931 sq mi
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Calhoun County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,170. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $117,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,106
−3%since 2000
from 20,647 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
40 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 41 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+16%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,170
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,849 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,653
+67%since 2000
from $17,125 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,400
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$825
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $440 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
28.7% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+43%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.2%(10,774)
Black2.5%(521)
Hispanic / Latino40.9%(8,448)
Asian3.2%(665)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.5%(14,149)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.6%(8,374)
Black1.8%(361)
Hispanic / Latino49%(9,858)
Asian5.5%(1,112)
Other2.1%(432)
Diversity Score72.9%(14,667)
Segregation Score32%(6,442)
Diversity Score
73
+6%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
32
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.9%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
+24%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.3%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
12.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.6%
−65.6 ptssince 2013
from 81.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Calhoun County, Texas?

Calhoun County, Texas has about 20,106 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Calhoun County, Texas earns about $57,170 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Calhoun County, Texas expensive?

In Calhoun County, Texas, the median home is worth about $117,400, and the typical rent is about $825 a month.

How educated are people in Calhoun County, Texas?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Calhoun County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Calhoun County, Texas?

About 10.1% of people in Calhoun County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Calhoun County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Calhoun County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,053 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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8 census tracts
Census Tract 1Census Tract 2Census Tract 4.01Census Tract 4.02Census Tract 5.01Census Tract 5.02Census Tract 3Census Tract 9900
4 ZIP codes
ZIP 77979ZIP 77983ZIP 77982ZIP 77978
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