Calhoun County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Calhoun County is located in Alabama with a total population of 116,141. It is the 10th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Calhoun County is 39.0 years. This is about average than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Calhoun County is $55,826. This is 10% lower than the state median of $62,027. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 29% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.5%. This is 12% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 6.4%. This is 34% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $149,500. Housing costs are 23% lower than the state median of $195,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Calhoun County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Calhoun County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 69.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 21.6%.

Education

20.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.1%.