Calhoun County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28013 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 12,922 | — | #2,287 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $43,125 | -42.6% | #3,005 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.0 years | +8.0% | #1,490 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $90,300 | -68.0% | #3,084 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $662 | -43.1% | #2,895 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.4% | +62.0% | #2,705 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Calhoun County has a population of 12,922, making it the #2,287 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.0 years, which is 8.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Calhoun County is $43,125, ranking #3,005 out of 3,222 counties — 42.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.4% and unemployment stands at 4.7%.
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The median home value in Calhoun County is $90,300 (-68.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $662/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.0%.
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88.0% of residents in Calhoun County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.0% below the national rate.
About Calhoun County, Mississippi
Calhoun County, Mississippi has a total population of 12,922, making it the 2,287th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Calhoun County is 42.0 years, which is 8.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Calhoun County is $43,125, which ranks #3,005 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 42.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7%.
The median home value in Calhoun County is $90,300, 68.0% below the national median. Renters in Calhoun County pay a median gross rent of $662 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Calhoun County, 12.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 64.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.4 min.
Calhoun County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 63.7% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (26.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.3%).
All data for Calhoun County, Mississippi 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.