Calhoun County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19025 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,803 | — | #2,498 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $64,964 | -13.6% | #1,635 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.8 years | +10.0% | #1,267 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $118,800 | -57.9% | #2,694 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $723 | -37.8% | #2,624 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.3% | -26.5% | #636 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Calhoun County has a population of 9,803, making it the #2,498 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.8 years, which is 10.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Calhoun County is $64,964, ranking #1,635 out of 3,222 counties — 13.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 9.3% and unemployment stands at 2.6%.
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The median home value in Calhoun County is $118,800 (-57.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $723/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.5%.
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95.6% of residents in Calhoun County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.3% above the national rate.
About Calhoun County, Iowa
Calhoun County, Iowa has a total population of 9,803, making it the 2,498th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Calhoun County is 42.8 years, which is 10.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Calhoun County is $64,964, which ranks #1,635 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 13.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6%.
The median home value in Calhoun County is $118,800, 57.9% below the national median. Renters in Calhoun County pay a median gross rent of $723 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Calhoun County, 21.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 35.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.7 min.
Calhoun County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.3% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.7%).
All data for Calhoun County, Iowa 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.