Calhoun County, Illinois

IL · FIPS 17013 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 4,330 #2,944 / 3,222
9th
Median Household Income $93,203 +24.0% #249 / 3,222
92th
Median Age 48.8 years +25.4% #295 / 3,222
91th
Median Home Value $190,900 -32.3% #1,508 / 3,222
53th
Median Gross Rent $583 -49.9% #3,078 / 3,222
4th
Poverty Rate 6.3% -50.0% #139 / 3,222
96th

Demographics

Calhoun County has a population of 4,330, making it the #2,944 most populous county in the US. The median age is 48.8 years, which is 25.4% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

99.7%
Native Born
0.3%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Calhoun County is $93,203, ranking #249 out of 3,222 counties — 24.0% above the national median. The poverty rate is 6.3% and unemployment stands at 3.2%.

Median Household Income
$93,203 +24.0% vs nat'l
Rank #249 of 3,222
92th percentile
Per Capita Income
$35,142 −14.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,571 of 3,222
51th percentile
Poverty Rate
6.3% −50.0% vs nat'l
Rank #139 of 3,222
96th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.2% −38.9% vs nat'l
Rank #828 of 3,222
74th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.1% −40.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,977 of 3,222
39th percentile
Mean Commute Time
49.1 min +77.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1 of 3,222
100th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Calhoun County is $190,900 (-32.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $583/mo and the homeownership rate is 88.7%.

Median Home Value
$190,900 −32.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,508 of 3,222
53th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$583 −49.9% vs nat'l
Rank #3,078 of 3,222
4th percentile
Homeownership Rate
88.7% +37.7% vs nat'l
Rank #26 of 3,222
99th percentile
88.7% Homeownership

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Health

97.6% of residents in Calhoun County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.5% above the national rate.

97.6% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
97.6% +6.5% vs nat'l
Rank #33 of 3,222
99th percentile

About Calhoun County, Illinois

Calhoun County, Illinois has a total population of 4,330, making it the 2,944th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Calhoun County is 48.8 years, which is 25.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Calhoun County is $93,203, which ranks #249 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 24.0% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 6.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2%.

The median home value in Calhoun County is $190,900, 32.3% below the national median. Renters in Calhoun County pay a median gross rent of $583 per month. The homeownership rate is 88.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Calhoun County, 20.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 40.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 97.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 49.1 min.

Calhoun County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.3% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.2%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (1.5%).

All data for Calhoun County, Illinois 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.