Calhoun County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13037 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,498 | — | #2,853 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $46,940 | -37.5% | #2,898 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.2 years | +3.3% | #2,050 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $81,000 | -71.3% | #3,164 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $546 | -53.1% | #3,123 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.8% | +81.2% | #2,890 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Calhoun County has a population of 5,498, making it the #2,853 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.2 years, which is 3.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Calhoun County is $46,940, ranking #2,898 out of 3,222 counties — 37.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 22.8% and unemployment stands at 6.0%.
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The median home value in Calhoun County is $81,000 (-71.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $546/mo and the homeownership rate is 59.4%.
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85.8% of residents in Calhoun County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.4% below the national rate.
About Calhoun County, Georgia
Calhoun County, Georgia has a total population of 5,498, making it the 2,853rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Calhoun County is 40.2 years, which is 3.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Calhoun County is $46,940, which ranks #2,898 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 37.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 22.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0%.
The median home value in Calhoun County is $81,000, 71.3% below the national median. Renters in Calhoun County pay a median gross rent of $546 per month. The homeownership rate is 59.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Calhoun County, 13.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 61.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 85.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.4 min.
Calhoun County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 58.4% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (32.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.5%).
All data for Calhoun County, Georgia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.