Calhoun County, AL

Calhoun County Map

Calhoun County Map

Calhoun County Overview

116,162
TOTAL POPULATION
56,185
MALE POPULATION
59,977
FEMALE POPULATION
93.68
MALES / 100 FEMALES
106.75
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.2
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$28,227
PER CAPITA INCOME
$68,959
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$54,339
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
32.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
67.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,769
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
53,559
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
56.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Calhoun County Area Codes

Race in Calhoun County

The most populous races in Calhoun County are White / Caucasian (83,306 | 71.7%), Black / African American (25,631 | 22.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (4,736 | 4.1%).
Race in Calhoun County
Race# Population% Population
Asian7650.7%
Black / African American25,63122.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific2070.2%
Hispanic or Latino4,7364.1%
Native / Alaskan2580.2%
White / Caucasian83,30671.7%
Two or more Races3,7723.3%
Some other Race2,2231.9%
Total116,162100.0%

Ancestry in Calhoun County

The most populous ancestries reported in Calhoun County are American (13,981 | 12.0%), English (13,461 | 11.6%), Irish (12,189 | 10.5%), German (8,971 | 7.7%), and Mexican (3,164 | 2.7%), together accounting for 44.6% of all Calhoun County residents.
Ancestry in Calhoun County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African7870.7%
American13,98112.0%
Arab1890.2%
Australian1050.1%
Austrian230.0%
Barbadian80.0%
Belgian50.0%
Bhutanese1170.1%
Blackfeet370.0%
British7310.6%
Burmese4640.4%
Cajun230.0%
Canadian2330.2%
Central American2910.3%
Cherokee4630.4%
Chickasaw30.0%
Choctaw230.0%
Colombian560.1%
Comanche40.0%
Creek890.1%
Cuban1080.1%
Czech650.1%
Czechoslovakian270.0%
Danish2030.2%
Dominican740.1%
Dutch6390.5%
Dutch West Indian30.0%
Eastern European780.1%
Egyptian470.0%
English13,46111.6%
Ethiopian560.1%
European1,9901.7%
French1,0390.9%
French Canadian1260.1%
German8,9717.7%
Greek1430.1%
Guamanian / Chamorro1830.2%
Guatemalan10.0%
Honduran1570.1%
Hungarian250.0%
Indian (Asian)1830.2%
Iranian50.0%
Iraqi180.0%
Irish12,18910.5%
Iroquois200.0%
Italian2,1481.8%
Jamaican7600.6%
Kenyan130.0%
Korean3580.3%
Laotian460.0%
Lebanese210.0%
Lithuanian90.0%
Macedonian550.1%
Malaysian560.1%
Mexican3,1642.7%
Mexican American Indian1030.1%
Native Hawaiian1010.1%
Navajo80.0%
Nigerian520.0%
Northern European200.0%
Norwegian4580.4%
Pakistani700.1%
Panamanian480.0%
Pennsylvania German90.0%
Polish3670.3%
Portuguese80.0%
Puerto Rican7520.6%
Romanian620.1%
Russian440.0%
Salvadoran850.1%
Scandinavian2370.2%
Scotch-Irish1,6021.4%
Scottish2,4522.1%
Seminole260.0%
Sierra Leonean830.1%
Slovak590.1%
Slovene310.0%
South American650.1%
Spaniard330.0%
Spanish420.0%
Sri Lankan690.1%
Subsaharan African1,0040.9%
Swedish1870.2%
Swiss850.1%
Syrian950.1%
Thai1340.1%
Ukrainian70.0%
Venezuelan90.0%
Vietnamese300.0%
Welsh5740.5%
West Indian1340.1%
Yugoslavian40.0%
View All 92 Rows

Immigrants in Calhoun County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Calhoun County came from Latin America (1,316 | 1.1%), Central America (1,123 | 1.0%), Mexico (1,002 | 0.9%), Asia (605 | 0.5%), and Europe (581 | 0.5%), together accounting for 4.0% of all Calhoun County residents.
Immigrants in Calhoun County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa1250.1%
Asia6050.5%
Australia60.0%
Austria130.0%
Bangladesh300.0%
Belarus110.0%
Brazil70.0%
Canada650.1%
Caribbean950.1%
Central America1,1231.0%
Chile190.0%
China110.0%
Colombia400.0%
Cuba320.0%
Eastern Africa290.0%
Eastern Asia1850.2%
Eastern Europe1190.1%
El Salvador170.0%
England90.0%
Europe5810.5%
Germany2500.2%
Grenada280.0%
Guatemala240.0%
Honduras740.1%
India1060.1%
Iraq80.0%
Ireland80.0%
Italy140.0%
Jamaica280.0%
Japan470.0%
Kenya130.0%
Korea1270.1%
Latin America1,3161.1%
Mexico1,0020.9%
Nigeria480.0%
North Macedonia550.1%
Northern Europe1690.2%
Oceania60.0%
Panama60.0%
Peru200.0%
Philippines1430.1%
Romania430.0%
Scotland220.0%
South America980.1%
South Central Asia1430.1%
South Eastern Asia2690.2%
Southern Europe300.0%
Spain160.0%
Taiwan10.0%
Thailand850.1%
Trinidad and Tobago70.0%
Ukraine100.0%
Venezuela120.0%
Vietnam410.0%
Western Africa480.0%
Western Asia80.0%
Western Europe2630.2%
Zimbabwe160.0%
View All 58 Rows

Sex and Age in Calhoun County

Sex and Age in Calhoun County

The most populous age groups in Calhoun County are 15 to 19 Years (4,355 | 7.7%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (4,456 | 7.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Calhoun County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,306 (5.9%)3,197 (5.3%)
5 to 9 Years3,229 (5.8%)3,238 (5.4%)
10 to 14 Years3,748 (6.7%)3,408 (5.7%)
15 to 19 Years4,355 (7.7%)4,456 (7.4%)
20 to 24 Years4,214 (7.5%)4,080 (6.8%)
25 to 29 Years3,793 (6.8%)3,772 (6.3%)
30 to 34 Years3,516 (6.3%)3,714 (6.2%)
35 to 39 Years3,580 (6.4%)3,582 (6.0%)
40 to 44 Years3,099 (5.5%)3,576 (6.0%)
45 to 49 Years3,500 (6.2%)3,361 (5.6%)
50 to 54 Years3,503 (6.2%)3,601 (6.0%)
55 to 59 Years3,913 (7.0%)3,829 (6.4%)
60 to 64 Years3,637 (6.5%)4,161 (6.9%)
65 to 69 Years3,068 (5.5%)3,974 (6.6%)
70 to 74 Years2,647 (4.7%)2,861 (4.8%)
75 to 79 Years1,861 (3.3%)2,847 (4.8%)
80 to 84 Years822 (1.5%)1,242 (2.1%)
85 Years and over394 (0.7%)1,078 (1.8%)
Total56,185 (100.0%)59,977 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Calhoun County

Median Family Size in Calhoun County

The median family size in Calhoun County is 3.14 persons per family, with single female/mother families (6,610 | 23.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.44 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (2,426 | 8.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.80 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Calhoun County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple19,177 (68.0%)3.08
Single Male/Father2,426 (8.6%)2.80
Single Female/Mother6,610 (23.4%)3.44
Total Families28,213 (100.0%)3.14

Median Household Size in Calhoun County

The median household size in Calhoun County is 2.52 persons per household, with single female/mother households (6,610 | 14.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.69 persons per household. non-family households (16,480 | 36.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.26 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Calhoun County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple19,177 (42.9%)3.10
Single Male/Father2,426 (5.4%)3.26
Single Female/Mother6,610 (14.8%)3.69
Non-family16,480 (36.9%)1.26
Total Households44,693 (100.0%)2.52

Household Size by Marriage Status in Calhoun County

Out of a total of 44,693 households in Calhoun County, 28,213 (63.1%) are family households, while 16,480 (36.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 13,306, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 14,103.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Calhoun County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-14,103 (31.6%)
2-Person Households13,306 (29.8%)1,803 (4.0%)
3-Person Households6,327 (14.2%)438 (1.0%)
4-Person Households5,194 (11.6%)86 (0.2%)
5-Person Households2,371 (5.3%)42 (0.1%)
6-Person Households705 (1.6%)8 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households310 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total28,213 (63.1%)16,480 (36.9%)

Female Fertility in Calhoun County

Fertility by Age in Calhoun County

Average fertility rate in Calhoun County is 57.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 96.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 71.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Calhoun County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years103 (6.6%)23.0
20 to 34 years1,113 (71.4%)96.0
35 to 50 years343 (22.0%)30.0
Total1,559 (100.0%)57.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Calhoun County

40.8% of women with births (1,559) in Calhoun County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 68.7% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 15 to 19 years age bracket with 32.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Calhoun County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years70 (68.0%)33 (32.0%)
20 to 34 years348 (31.3%)765 (68.7%)
35 to 50 years218 (63.6%)125 (36.4%)
Total636 (40.8%)923 (59.2%)

Fertility by Education in Calhoun County

Average fertility rate in Calhoun County is 57.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of less than high school have the highest fertility rate of 81.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the lowest fertility at 41.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 33.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Calhoun County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School372 (23.9%)81.0
High School Diploma396 (25.4%)53.0
College or Associate's Degree521 (33.4%)50.0
Bachelor's Degree142 (9.1%)41.0
Graduate Degree128 (8.2%)78.0
Total1,559 (100.0%)57.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Calhoun County

59.2% of women with births in Calhoun County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 78.2% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 71.8% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Calhoun County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School144 (38.7%)228 (61.3%)
High School Diploma154 (38.9%)242 (61.1%)
College or Associate's Degree147 (28.2%)374 (71.8%)
Bachelor's Degree111 (78.2%)31 (21.8%)
Graduate Degree80 (62.5%)48 (37.5%)
Total636 (40.8%)923 (59.2%)

Income in Calhoun County

Income Overview in Calhoun County

Per Capita Income in Calhoun County is $28,227, while median incomes of families and households are $68,959 and $54,339 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income116,162$28,227
Median Family Income28,213$68,959
Mean Family Income28,213$83,279
Median Household Income44,693$54,339
Mean Household Income44,693$69,213
Income Deficit28,213$10,769
Wage / Income Gap (%)116,16232.13%
Wage / Income Gap ($)116,16267.87¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index116,1620.45

Earnings by Sex in Calhoun County

Average Earnings in Calhoun County are $31,580, $37,794 for men and $25,649 for women, a difference of 32.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Calhoun County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male29,097 (52.2%)$37,794
Female26,665 (47.8%)$25,649
Total55,762 (100.0%)$31,580

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Calhoun County

The most common earnings brackets in Calhoun County are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (2,774 | 9.5%) and $2,499 or less for women (2,180 | 8.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Calhoun County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less1,382 (4.8%)2,180 (8.2%)
$2,500 to $4,999907 (3.1%)1,430 (5.4%)
$5,000 to $7,4991,212 (4.2%)1,582 (5.9%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,057 (3.6%)916 (3.4%)
$10,000 to $12,499854 (2.9%)1,203 (4.5%)
$12,500 to $14,999531 (1.8%)1,073 (4.0%)
$15,000 to $17,499984 (3.4%)1,045 (3.9%)
$17,500 to $19,999435 (1.5%)1,347 (5.1%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,346 (4.6%)1,060 (4.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,157 (4.0%)1,250 (4.7%)
$25,000 to $29,9991,961 (6.7%)1,881 (7.0%)
$30,000 to $34,9991,685 (5.8%)2,006 (7.5%)
$35,000 to $39,9991,447 (5.0%)1,148 (4.3%)
$40,000 to $44,9991,796 (6.2%)1,528 (5.7%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,074 (3.7%)921 (3.5%)
$50,000 to $54,9991,453 (5.0%)1,368 (5.1%)
$55,000 to $64,9992,207 (7.6%)2,019 (7.6%)
$65,000 to $74,9992,166 (7.4%)902 (3.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,774 (9.5%)868 (3.3%)
$100,000+2,669 (9.2%)938 (3.5%)
Total29,097 (100.0%)26,665 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Calhoun County

Average earnings in Calhoun County are $44,808 for men and $31,429 for women, a difference of 29.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $74,479, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $32,372. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $55,374, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $17,066.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Calhoun County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$32,372$17,066
High School Diploma$36,734$26,300
College or Associate's Degree$50,010$29,169
Bachelor's Degree$65,270$43,785
Graduate Degree$74,479$55,374
Total$44,808$31,429

Family Income in Calhoun County

Family Income Brackets in Calhoun County

According to the Calhoun County family income data, there are 5,389 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.1% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 875 families (3.1%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Calhoun County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,2414.4%
$10,000 to $14,9998753.1%
$15,000 to $24,9992,0607.3%
$25,000 to $34,9992,7659.8%
$35,000 to $49,9993,13211.1%
$50,000 to $74,9995,24818.6%
$75,000 to $99,9994,45815.8%
$100,000 to $149,9995,38919.1%
$150,000 to $199,9991,7776.3%
$200,000+1,2704.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Calhoun County

6-person families (701 | 2.5%) account for the highest median family income in Calhoun County with $108,359 per family, while 2-person families (14,434 | 51.2%) have the highest median income of $30,846 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Calhoun County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families14,434 (51.2%)$61,691
3-Person Families6,247 (22.1%)$65,016
4-Person Families4,683 (16.6%)$80,906
5-Person Families1,903 (6.8%)$70,301
6-Person Families701 (2.5%)$108,359
7+ Person Families245 (0.9%)$101,281
Total28,213 (100.0%)$68,959

Family Income by Number of Earners in Calhoun County

The median family income in Calhoun County is $68,959, with families comprising 3+ earners (2,477) having the highest median family income of $114,540, while families with no earners (5,698) have the lowest median family income of $37,176, accounting for 8.8% and 20.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Calhoun County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners5,698 (20.2%)$37,176
1 Earner10,230 (36.3%)$54,571
2 Earners9,808 (34.8%)$92,921
3+ Earners2,477 (8.8%)$114,540
Total28,213 (100.0%)$68,959

Household Income in Calhoun County

Household Income Brackets in Calhoun County

With 8,045 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Calhoun County, accounting for 18.0% of all households. In contrast, only 1,520 households (3.4%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Calhoun County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003,5758.0%
$10,000 to $14,9992,6826.0%
$15,000 to $24,9994,3809.8%
$25,000 to $34,9994,91611.0%
$35,000 to $49,9995,36312.0%
$50,000 to $74,9998,04518.0%
$75,000 to $99,9995,85513.1%
$100,000 to $149,9996,39114.3%
$150,000 to $199,9991,8774.2%
$200,000+1,5203.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Calhoun County

The median household income in Calhoun County is $54,339, with the highest median household income of $61,278 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 16,177 households (36.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $33,826, with 1,599 households (3.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Calhoun County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,599 (3.6%)$33,826
25 to 44 Years13,545 (30.3%)$59,223
45 to 64 Years16,177 (36.2%)$61,278
65+ Years13,372 (29.9%)$43,316
Total44,693 (100.0%)$54,339

Poverty in Calhoun County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Calhoun County

With 15.4% poverty level for males and 20.6% for females among the residents of Calhoun County, under 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 907 males (27.8%) and 1,946 females (37.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Calhoun County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years907 (27.8%)780 (24.6%)
5 Years138 (24.0%)155 (24.4%)
6 to 11 Years1,013 (24.4%)784 (21.9%)
12 to 14 Years445 (22.5%)368 (16.8%)
15 Years69 (10.7%)241 (31.8%)
16 and 17 Years254 (16.1%)400 (28.7%)
18 to 24 Years1,071 (19.6%)1,946 (37.7%)
25 to 34 Years1,122 (15.5%)1,672 (22.7%)
35 to 44 Years642 (9.7%)1,560 (21.9%)
45 to 54 Years842 (12.1%)1,160 (17.1%)
55 to 64 Years979 (13.1%)1,442 (18.2%)
65 to 74 Years673 (12.0%)969 (14.5%)
75 Years and over220 (7.4%)415 (8.2%)
Total8,375 (15.4%)11,892 (20.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Calhoun County

According to the poverty statistics in Calhoun County, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 75 years and over are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 92.6% of males and 91.8% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Calhoun County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,354 (72.2%)2,391 (75.4%)
5 Years436 (76.0%)481 (75.6%)
6 to 11 Years3,132 (75.6%)2,802 (78.1%)
12 to 14 Years1,532 (77.5%)1,821 (83.2%)
15 Years575 (89.3%)517 (68.2%)
16 and 17 Years1,324 (83.9%)992 (71.3%)
18 to 24 Years4,383 (80.4%)3,214 (62.3%)
25 to 34 Years6,095 (84.5%)5,704 (77.3%)
35 to 44 Years5,964 (90.3%)5,553 (78.1%)
45 to 54 Years6,131 (87.9%)5,634 (82.9%)
55 to 64 Years6,518 (86.9%)6,460 (81.8%)
65 to 74 Years4,931 (88.0%)5,718 (85.5%)
75 Years and over2,756 (92.6%)4,665 (91.8%)
Total46,131 (84.6%)45,952 (79.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Calhoun County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Calhoun County show that 6.3% or 1,214 of the total 19,177 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 16.6%, comprising of 265 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Calhoun County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children11,812 (96.1%)477 (3.9%)
1 or 2 Children4,741 (90.9%)472 (9.0%)
3 or 4 Children1,333 (83.4%)265 (16.6%)
5 or more Children77 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total17,963 (93.7%)1,214 (6.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Calhoun County

According to the poverty data in Calhoun County, 14.3% or 346 single-father households and 31.3% or 2,070 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 55 households (37.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 30 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Calhoun County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children86 (7.9%)345 (14.8%)
1 or 2 Children205 (17.2%)1,387 (38.2%)
3 or 4 Children55 (37.9%)308 (49.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)30 (100.0%)
Total346 (14.3%)2,070 (31.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Calhoun County

The poverty data for Calhoun County shows that 1,214 of the married-couple family households (6.3%) and 2,416 of the single-parent households (26.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 265 households (16.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 30 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Calhoun County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children477 (3.9%)431 (12.6%)
1 or 2 Children472 (9.0%)1,592 (33.0%)
3 or 4 Children265 (16.6%)363 (47.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)30 (100.0%)
Total1,214 (6.3%)2,416 (26.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Calhoun County

Employment by Class of Employer in Calhoun County

Among the 48,898 employed individuals in Calhoun County, private company employees (33,499 | 68.5%), local government employees (3,623 | 7.4%), and federal government employees (2,775 | 5.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Calhoun County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees33,49968.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1,1942.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2,3404.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations2,7155.6%
Local Government Employees3,6237.4%
State Government Employees2,6905.5%
Federal Government Employees2,7755.7%
Unpaid Family Workers620.1%
Total48,898100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Calhoun County

According to the labor force statistics for Calhoun County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (94,627), 56.6% or 53,559 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.9% or 3,696 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 81.6% or 5,900 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 21.6% or 667 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Calhoun County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years3,087 (41.7%)667 (21.6%)
20 to 24 Years5,939 (71.6%)517 (8.7%)
25 to 29 Years5,923 (78.3%)421 (7.1%)
30 to 34 Years5,900 (81.6%)425 (7.2%)
35 to 44 Years10,890 (78.7%)479 (4.4%)
45 to 54 Years10,069 (72.1%)785 (7.8%)
55 to 59 Years4,970 (64.2%)199 (4.0%)
60 to 64 Years3,759 (48.2%)101 (2.7%)
65 to 74 Years2,472 (19.7%)109 (4.4%)
75 Years and over528 (6.4%)4 (0.8%)
Total53,559 (56.6%)3,696 (6.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Calhoun County

According to labor force statistics for Calhoun County, 71.4% of individuals (41,510) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (58,137) are in the labor force, with 5.8% or 2,408 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 82.8% or 8,834 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 16.2% or 716 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Calhoun County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School4,420 (54.0%)1,326 (16.2%)
High School Diploma13,663 (67.7%)1,372 (6.8%)
College / Associate Degree14,593 (76.4%)840 (4.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher8,834 (82.8%)171 (1.6%)
Total41,510 (71.4%)3,372 (5.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Calhoun County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Calhoun County are Community & Social Service (4,536 | 9.2%), Management (3,493 | 7.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (3,411 | 6.9%), Education Instruction & Library (2,582 | 5.2%), and Health Technologists (2,324 | 4.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Calhoun County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Calhoun County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (78.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (70.3%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (67.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (80.6%), Legal Services & Support (75.1%), and Community & Social Service (71.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Calhoun County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management1,612 (46.2%)1,881 (53.8%)
Business & Financial741 (47.0%)837 (53.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science1,204 (70.3%)509 (29.7%)
Computers & Mathematics397 (65.8%)206 (34.2%)
Architecture & Engineering725 (78.8%)195 (21.2%)
Life, Physical & Social Science82 (43.2%)108 (56.8%)
Community & Social Service 1,291 (28.5%)3,245 (71.5%)
Education, Arts & Media410 (33.5%)815 (66.5%)
Legal Services & Support65 (24.9%)196 (75.1%)
Education Instruction & Library501 (19.4%)2,081 (80.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment315 (67.3%)153 (32.7%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1,134 (33.3%)2,277 (66.7%)
Health Technologists728 (31.3%)1,596 (68.7%)
Total (Category)5,982 (40.6%)8,749 (59.4%)
Total (Overall)26,192 (53.0%)23,263 (47.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Calhoun County are Food Preparation & Serving (3,250 | 6.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (2,213 | 4.5%), Healthcare Support (1,436 | 2.9%), Security & Protection (1,236 | 2.5%), and Personal Care & Service (860 | 1.7%).
Services Occupations in Calhoun County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Calhoun County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (81.2%), Security & Protection (76.7%), and Firefighting & Prevention (72.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (92.5%), Personal Care & Service (71.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (57.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Calhoun County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support107 (7.4%)1,329 (92.5%)
Security & Protection948 (76.7%)288 (23.3%)
Firefighting & Prevention481 (72.8%)180 (27.2%)
Law Enforcement467 (81.2%)108 (18.8%)
Food Preparation & Serving1,387 (42.7%)1,863 (57.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance1,087 (49.1%)1,126 (50.9%)
Personal Care & Service248 (28.8%)612 (71.2%)
Total (Category)3,777 (42.0%)5,218 (58.0%)
Total (Overall)26,192 (53.0%)23,263 (47.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Calhoun County are Office & Administration (5,418 | 11.0%), and Sales & Related (4,970 | 10.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Calhoun County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Calhoun County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related2,568 (51.7%)2,402 (48.3%)
Office & Administration865 (16.0%)4,553 (84.0%)
Total (Category)3,433 (33.1%)6,955 (66.9%)
Total (Overall)26,192 (53.0%)23,263 (47.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Calhoun County are Construction & Extraction (2,392 | 4.8%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (2,293 | 4.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (221 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Calhoun County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Calhoun County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry218 (98.6%)3 (1.4%)
Construction & Extraction2,362 (98.8%)30 (1.3%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair2,214 (96.6%)79 (3.5%)
Total (Category)4,794 (97.7%)112 (2.3%)
Total (Overall)26,192 (53.0%)23,263 (47.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Calhoun County are Production (5,307 | 10.7%), Material Moving (3,008 | 6.1%), and Transportation (2,120 | 4.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Calhoun County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Calhoun County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production4,008 (75.5%)1,299 (24.5%)
Transportation1,934 (91.2%)186 (8.8%)
Material Moving2,264 (75.3%)744 (24.7%)
Total (Category)8,206 (78.6%)2,229 (21.4%)
Total (Overall)26,192 (53.0%)23,263 (47.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Calhoun County

Employment Industries in Calhoun County

The major employment industries in Calhoun County include Manufacturing (9,049 | 18.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,784 | 13.7%), Retail Trade (6,138 | 12.4%), Educational Services (4,382 | 8.9%), and Accommodation & Food Services (4,282 | 8.7%).
Employment Industries in Calhoun County

Employment Industries by Sex in Calhoun County

The Calhoun County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (95.7%), and Wholesale Trade (88.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (78.6%), Health Care & Social Assistance (76.3%), and Educational Services (73.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Calhoun County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting204 (65.4%)108 (34.6%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction127 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction2,506 (95.7%)112 (4.3%)
Manufacturing6,463 (71.4%)2,586 (28.6%)
Wholesale Trade1,113 (88.3%)148 (11.7%)
Retail Trade3,483 (56.7%)2,655 (43.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing1,300 (76.5%)400 (23.5%)
Utilities366 (77.0%)109 (23.0%)
Information203 (45.1%)247 (54.9%)
Finance & Insurance363 (26.5%)1,007 (73.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing307 (66.0%)158 (34.0%)
Professional & Scientific578 (38.9%)907 (61.1%)
Enterprise Management9 (21.4%)33 (78.6%)
Administrative & Support1,133 (54.9%)932 (45.1%)
Educational Services1,160 (26.5%)3,222 (73.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,610 (23.7%)5,174 (76.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation241 (40.2%)359 (59.8%)
Accommodation & Food Services1,683 (39.3%)2,599 (60.7%)
Public Administration2,410 (65.9%)1,249 (34.1%)
Total26,192 (53.0%)23,263 (47.0%)

Education in Calhoun County

School Enrollment in Calhoun County

The most common levels of schooling among the 27,716 students in Calhoun County are college / undergraduate (7,125 | 25.7%), high school (5,716 | 20.6%), and middle school (5,688 | 20.5%).
School Enrollment in Calhoun County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,7936.5%
Kindergarten1,1704.2%
Elementary School5,40319.5%
Middle School5,68820.5%
High School5,71620.6%
College / Undergraduate7,12525.7%
Graduate / Professional8213.0%
Total27,716100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Calhoun County

Out of a total of 27,716 students who are enrolled in schools in Calhoun County, 3,298 (11.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 24,418 (88.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 341 (24.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 2,826 (94.2% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Calhoun County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,064 (75.7%)341 (24.3%)
5 to 9 Year Old5,209 (86.5%)815 (13.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds6,382 (90.1%)702 (9.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds3,880 (88.8%)490 (11.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds2,826 (94.2%)174 (5.8%)
20 to 24 Year Olds3,165 (89.0%)391 (11.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,189 (86.9%)180 (13.2%)
35 Years and over705 (77.6%)203 (22.4%)
Total24,418 (88.1%)3,298 (11.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Calhoun County

Education (3,212 | 20.1%), business (3,154 | 19.7%), science & technology (2,321 | 14.5%), arts & humanities (1,655 | 10.3%), and bio, nature & agricultural (955 | 6.0%) are the most common fields of study among 16,021 individuals in Calhoun County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Calhoun County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics3832.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural9556.0%
Physical & Health Sciences3272.0%
Psychology6604.1%
Social Sciences6614.1%
Engineering5583.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies960.6%
Science & Technology2,32114.5%
Business3,15419.7%
Education3,21220.1%
Literature & Languages5573.5%
Liberal Arts & History8595.4%
Visual & Performing Arts4342.7%
Communications1891.2%
Arts & Humanities1,65510.3%
Total16,021100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Calhoun County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Calhoun County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Calhoun County are males with 2 vehicles (10,248, accounting for 39.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (8,673, making up 45.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Calhoun County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle502 (1.9%)333 (1.5%)
1 Vehicle3,464 (13.4%)4,218 (18.9%)
2 Vehicles10,248 (39.7%)8,673 (38.8%)
3 Vehicles6,915 (26.8%)5,282 (23.6%)
4 Vehicles2,942 (11.4%)2,757 (12.3%)
5 or more Vehicles1,747 (6.8%)1,068 (4.8%)
Total25,818 (100.0%)22,331 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Calhoun County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Calhoun County are 15 to 19 minutes (9,457 commuters, 20.0%), 20 to 24 minutes (6,417 commuters, 13.6%), and 10 to 14 minutes (6,169 commuters, 13.0%).
Commute Time in Calhoun County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,7713.7%
5 to 9 Minutes5,63511.9%
10 to 14 Minutes6,16913.0%
15 to 19 Minutes9,45720.0%
20 to 24 Minutes6,41713.6%
25 to 29 Minutes2,6035.5%
30 to 34 Minutes5,88112.4%
35 to 39 Minutes1,0912.3%
40 to 44 Minutes9712.1%
45 to 59 Minutes3,3877.2%
60 to 89 Minutes2,7175.7%
90 or more Minutes1,2292.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Calhoun County

The most common commute times in Calhoun County are 15 to 19 minutes (4,567 commuters, 17.8%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (4,890 commuters, 22.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Calhoun County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes994 (3.9%)777 (3.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes2,918 (11.4%)2,717 (12.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes3,139 (12.2%)3,030 (14.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes4,567 (17.8%)4,890 (22.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes3,702 (14.4%)2,715 (12.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes1,529 (6.0%)1,074 (5.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes3,249 (12.7%)2,632 (12.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes814 (3.2%)277 (1.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes514 (2.0%)457 (2.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes1,824 (7.1%)1,563 (7.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,667 (6.5%)1,050 (4.8%)
90 or more Minutes722 (2.8%)507 (2.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Calhoun County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Calhoun County are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (3,337, 13.0%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (3,236, 14.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Calhoun County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM3,337 (13.0%)1,694 (7.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM2,065 (8.1%)852 (3.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM2,602 (10.2%)1,323 (6.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM2,540 (9.9%)1,751 (8.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM2,595 (10.1%)2,139 (9.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM2,960 (11.5%)3,236 (14.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM1,802 (7.0%)2,552 (11.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM1,733 (6.8%)1,923 (8.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM553 (2.2%)557 (2.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM683 (2.7%)874 (4.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM209 (0.8%)802 (3.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM124 (0.5%)209 (1.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM2,431 (9.5%)1,873 (8.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM2,005 (7.8%)1,904 (8.8%)
Total25,639 (100.0%)21,689 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Calhoun County

Occupancy by Ownership in Calhoun County

Of the total 44,693 dwellings in Calhoun County, owner-occupied units account for 31,694 (70.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 12,999 (29.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Calhoun County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units31,69470.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units12,99929.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units44,693100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Calhoun County

Occupancy by Household Size in Calhoun County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household14,10331.6%
2-Person Household15,10933.8%
3-Person Household6,76515.1%
4+ Person Household8,71619.5%
Total Housing Units44,693100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Calhoun County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Calhoun County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household8,878 (62.9%)5,225 (37.0%)
2-Person Household12,067 (79.9%)3,042 (20.1%)
3-Person Household4,544 (67.2%)2,221 (32.8%)
4+ Person Household6,205 (71.2%)2,511 (28.8%)
Total Housing Units31,694 (70.9%)12,999 (29.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Calhoun County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Calhoun County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School3,543 (63.0%)2,084 (37.0%)
High School Diploma9,767 (68.8%)4,433 (31.2%)
College/Associate Degree10,638 (70.5%)4,446 (29.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher7,746 (79.2%)2,036 (20.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Calhoun County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Calhoun County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years8,10118.1%
35 to 44 Years7,04315.8%
45 to 54 Years7,24516.2%
55 to 64 Years8,93220.0%
65 to 74 Years7,77517.4%
75 to 84 Years4,57310.2%
85 Years and Over1,0242.3%
Total44,693100.0%

Housing Finances in Calhoun County

Median Income by Occupancy in Calhoun County

Median Income by Occupancy in Calhoun County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied31,694 (70.9%)$65,762
Renter-Occupied12,999 (29.1%)$33,016
Average44,693 (100.0%)$54,339

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Calhoun County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Calhoun County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,141 (3.6%)1,098 (8.5%)
$5,000 to $9,999660 (2.1%)692 (5.3%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,233 (3.9%)1,454 (11.2%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,111 (3.5%)1,046 (8.1%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,415 (4.5%)820 (6.3%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,041 (9.6%)1,888 (14.5%)
$35,000 to $49,9993,558 (11.2%)1,816 (14.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9995,605 (17.7%)2,448 (18.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,976 (15.7%)870 (6.7%)
$100,000 to $149,9995,670 (17.9%)741 (5.7%)
$150,000 or more3,284 (10.4%)126 (1.0%)
Total31,694 (100.0%)12,999 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Calhoun County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Calhoun County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3004,469 (14.1%)645 (5.0%)
$300 to $4997,563 (23.9%)1,120 (8.6%)
$500 to $7995,328 (16.8%)4,082 (31.4%)
$800 to $9993,670 (11.6%)2,898 (22.3%)
$1,000 to $1,4996,537 (20.6%)2,793 (21.5%)
$1,500 to $1,9992,751 (8.7%)290 (2.2%)
$2,000 to $2,499917 (2.9%)25 (0.2%)
$2,500 to $2,999165 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more294 (0.9%)32 (0.3%)
Total31,694 (100.0%)12,999 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Calhoun County

Housing Structures in Calhoun County

Housing Structures in Calhoun County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached32,46072.6%
Single Unit, Attached6021.3%
2 Unit Apartments9422.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,3603.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,4523.3%
10 or more Apartments1,5323.4%
Mobile Home / Other6,34514.2%
Total44,693100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Calhoun County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Calhoun County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached26,943 (83.0%)5,517 (17.0%)
Single Unit, Attached270 (44.9%)332 (55.1%)
2 Unit Apartments34 (3.6%)908 (96.4%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments21 (1.5%)1,339 (98.5%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments6 (0.4%)1,446 (99.6%)
10 or more Apartments6 (0.4%)1,526 (99.6%)
Mobile Home / Other4,414 (69.6%)1,931 (30.4%)
Total31,694 (70.9%)12,999 (29.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Calhoun County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Calhoun County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room74 (0.2%)393 (3.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms594 (1.9%)1,470 (11.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms8,091 (25.5%)6,479 (49.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms13,706 (43.2%)3,904 (30.0%)
8 or more Rooms9,229 (29.1%)753 (5.8%)
Total31,694 (100.0%)12,999 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Calhoun County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Calhoun County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas9,648 (30.4%)2,659 (20.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas2,207 (7.0%)455 (3.5%)
Electricity19,315 (60.9%)9,560 (73.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene18 (0.1%)9 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels406 (1.3%)115 (0.9%)
No Fuel Used100 (0.3%)201 (1.5%)
Total31,694 (100.0%)12,999 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Calhoun County

Household Vehicle Usage in Calhoun County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle786 (2.5%)1,704 (13.1%)
1 Vehicle7,765 (24.5%)5,812 (44.7%)
2 Vehicles12,516 (39.5%)4,123 (31.7%)
3 or more Vehicles10,627 (33.5%)1,360 (10.5%)
Total31,694 (100.0%)12,999 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Calhoun County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Calhoun County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units15,33616,358
Median Property Value$110,100$159,700
Median Household Income$48,860$2,210
Monthly Housing Costs$383$280
Real Estate Taxes$502$2,978

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Calhoun County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Calhoun County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0003,584 (23.4%)902 (5.5%)
$50,000 to $99,9993,373 (22.0%)2,660 (16.3%)
$100,000 to $299,9996,562 (42.8%)11,250 (68.8%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,195 (7.8%)1,306 (8.0%)
$500,000 to $749,999415 (2.7%)208 (1.3%)
$750,000 to $999,999136 (0.9%)7 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more71 (0.5%)25 (0.2%)
Total15,336 (100.0%)16,358 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Calhoun County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Calhoun County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,146 (7.5%)362 (2.2%)
$10,000 to $24,9993,056 (19.9%)655 (4.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,788 (11.7%)703 (4.3%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,808 (11.8%)1,253 (7.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,692 (17.5%)1,750 (10.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,112 (13.8%)2,913 (17.8%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,660 (10.8%)2,864 (17.5%)
$150,000 or more1,074 (7.0%)4,010 (24.5%)
Total15,336 (100.0%)16,358 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Calhoun County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Calhoun County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x7,038 (45.9%)82,034 (501.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x2,390 (15.6%)8,250 (50.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x1,617 (10.5%)3,293 (20.1%)
4.0x or more3,959 (25.8%)2,158 (13.2%)
Total15,336 (100.0%)16,358 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Calhoun County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Calhoun County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8007,230 (47.1%)135 (0.8%)
$800 to $1,4992,090 (13.6%)8,590 (52.5%)
$800 to $1,499675 (4.4%)3,615 (22.1%)
Total15,336 (100.0%)16,358 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Calhoun County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Calhoun County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Calhoun County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years7,605 (98.4%)126 (1.6%)
6 to 18 Years18,001 (95.0%)950 (5.0%)
19 to 25 Years9,849 (83.5%)1,945 (16.5%)
26 to 34 Years9,763 (74.7%)3,307 (25.3%)
35 to 44 Years11,446 (84.6%)2,083 (15.4%)
45 to 54 Years11,501 (83.6%)2,254 (16.4%)
55 to 64 Years13,718 (89.1%)1,681 (10.9%)
65 to 74 Years12,229 (99.5%)62 (0.5%)
75 Years and older8,034 (99.7%)22 (0.3%)
Total102,146 (89.1%)12,430 (10.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Calhoun County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Calhoun County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born7,605 (98.4%)126 (1.6%)
Foreign Born, Citizen18,001 (95.0%)950 (5.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen9,849 (83.5%)1,945 (16.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Calhoun County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Calhoun County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00015,781 (83.4%)3,134 (16.6%)
$25,000 to $49,99920,595 (86.0%)3,356 (14.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99917,264 (86.6%)2,669 (13.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99914,915 (90.0%)1,658 (10.0%)
$100,000 and over31,516 (95.9%)1,362 (4.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Calhoun County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Calhoun County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 65,110 (66.1%)2,949 (38.2%)
6 to 18 Years9,010 (47.5%)10,591 (55.9%)
19 to 25 Years1,741 (14.8%)8,617 (73.1%)
25 to 34 Years2,421 (18.5%)7,947 (60.8%)
35 to 44 Years2,476 (18.3%)9,625 (71.1%)
45 to 54 Years3,034 (22.1%)9,345 (67.9%)
55 to 64 Years4,831 (31.4%)10,489 (68.1%)
65 to 74 Years11,907 (96.9%)7,628 (62.1%)
75 Years and over7,979 (99.0%)5,755 (71.4%)
Total48,509 (42.3%)72,946 (63.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Calhoun County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Calhoun County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years58 (1.8%)1 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years877 (9.6%)455 (5.2%)
18 to 34 Years1,348 (10.0%)1,175 (8.6%)
35 to 64 Years4,706 (22.5%)5,615 (25.8%)
65 to 74 Years2,398 (42.8%)2,236 (33.4%)
75 Years and over1,586 (53.3%)2,668 (52.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Calhoun County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Calhoun County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years23 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years81 (0.9%)24 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years466 (3.5%)157 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years1,490 (7.1%)983 (4.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,186 (21.2%)702 (10.5%)
75 Years and over854 (28.7%)1,153 (22.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Calhoun County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years41 (1.2%)1 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years66 (0.7%)57 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years194 (1.4%)243 (1.8%)
35 to 64 Years1,081 (5.2%)1,132 (5.2%)
65 to 74 Years391 (7.0%)473 (7.1%)
75 Years and over341 (11.5%)468 (9.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Calhoun County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years726 (7.9%)387 (4.4%)
18 to 34 Years994 (7.4%)622 (4.6%)
35 to 64 Years1,771 (8.5%)2,224 (10.2%)
65 to 74 Years728 (13.0%)533 (8.0%)
75 Years and over236 (7.9%)1,054 (20.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Calhoun County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years107 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years218 (1.6%)315 (2.3%)
35 to 64 Years2,755 (13.2%)3,433 (15.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,379 (24.6%)1,724 (25.8%)
75 Years and over983 (33.0%)1,870 (36.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Calhoun County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years230 (2.5%)64 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years305 (2.3%)138 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years996 (4.8%)973 (4.5%)
65 to 74 Years452 (8.1%)360 (5.4%)
75 Years and over255 (8.6%)953 (18.8%)

Technology Access in Calhoun County

Computing Device Access in Calhoun County

Computing Device Access in Calhoun County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop30,65668.6%
Smartphone37,97885.0%
Tablet24,42954.7%
No Computing Device3,6698.2%
Total44,693100.0%

Internet Access in Calhoun County

Internet Access in Calhoun County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet470.1%
Broadband Home27,33161.2%
Cellular Data Only7,40416.6%
Satellite Internet3,9238.8%
No Internet7,39816.6%
Total44,693100.0%

Calhoun County Summary

Calhoun County is located in the east-central part of the state of Alabama, in the Appalachian foothills. It is bordered by Cleburne County to the north, Talladega County to the east, Clay County to the south, and Etowah County to the west. The county seat is Anniston, and the county has a total area of 576 square miles.

History

Calhoun County was created in 1832 from land that was formerly part of the Creek Nation. It was named for John C. Calhoun, a prominent South Carolina politician and statesman. The county was originally divided into two townships, Jacksonville and Oxford. The county seat was established in Jacksonville in 1833, and the county courthouse was built there in 1835.
In the late 19th century, the county experienced a period of rapid growth and development. The city of Anniston was founded in 1872, and the county seat was moved there in 1877. The county also saw the development of several other towns, including Jacksonville, Oxford, Piedmont, and Weaver.
The county was the site of several major battles during the Civil War, including the Battle of Calhoun Station in 1863 and the Battle of Chinnabee in 1864. The county was also the site of the infamous "Anniston Massacre" in 1961, when a mob of white supremacists attacked a busload of Freedom Riders who were attempting to desegregate the city's bus station.

Geography

Calhoun County is located in the Appalachian foothills of east-central Alabama. The terrain is mostly hilly, with some flat areas in the valleys. The county is drained by the Coosa River, which forms its western boundary. The county is also home to several lakes, including Lake Wedowee, Lake Mitchell, and Lake Martin.
The county has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is around 64°F, and the average annual precipitation is around 50 inches.

Economy

Calhoun County's economy is largely based on manufacturing and agriculture. The county is home to several major manufacturing companies, including Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Anniston Army Depot, and International Paper. The county is also home to several agricultural operations, including poultry farms, cattle farms, and vegetable farms.
The county is also home to several tourist attractions, including the Anniston Museum of Natural History, the Berman Museum of World History, and the Anniston Civil War Museum.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Calhoun County had a population of 118,572. The racial makeup of the county was 73.3% White, 22.2% Black or African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $37,845, and the median income for a family was $45,945. The per capita income for the county was $20,845. About 17.2% of the population was below the poverty line.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Calhoun County?
Total Population of Calhoun County is 116,162.
What is the Total Male Population of Calhoun County?
Total Male Population of Calhoun County is 56,185.
What is the Total Female Population of Calhoun County?
Total Female Population of Calhoun County is 59,977.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Calhoun County?
There are 93.68 Males per 100 Females in Calhoun County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Calhoun County?
There are 106.75 Females per 100 Males in Calhoun County.
What is the Median Population Age in Calhoun County?
Median Population Age in Calhoun County is 39.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Calhoun County
Average Family Size in Calhoun County is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Calhoun County
Average Household Size in Calhoun County is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Calhoun County?
Per Capita income in Calhoun County is $28,227.
What is the Median Family Income in Calhoun County?
Median Family Income in Calhoun County is $68,959.
What is the Median Household income in Calhoun County?
Median Household Income in Calhoun County is $54,339.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Calhoun County?
Income or Wage Gap in Calhoun County is 32.1%.
Women in Calhoun County earn 67.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Calhoun County?
Family Income Deficit in Calhoun County is $10,769.
Families that are below poverty line in Calhoun County earn $10,769 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Calhoun County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Calhoun County is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Calhoun County?
There are 53,559 People in the Labor Forcein in Calhoun County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Calhoun County?
56.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Calhoun County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Calhoun County?
Unemployment Rate in Calhoun County is 6.9%.