Calhoun County, Alabama Demographics 2026
Calhoun County, Alabama has a population of 116,090, the 10th most populous county in Alabama. The median household income is $55,029 and the median home value is $156,600. The poverty rate is 17.9%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Calhoun County Quick Facts
How Calhoun County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 116,141 | 116,090 | -0.0% |
| Median household income | $55,826 | $55,029 | -1.4% |
| Median home value | $149,500 | $156,600 | +4.7% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 53 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Calhoun County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford | 22,063 | $74,268 | 15.8% | $170,900 |
| Anniston | 21,271 | $46,668 | 20.6% | $158,800 |
| Jacksonville | 14,437 | $51,814 | 23.1% | $185,500 |
| Saks | 10,681 | $49,753 | 20.0% | $116,400 |
| Southside | 9,483 | $76,487 | 4.4% | $226,500 |
| Glencoe | 5,353 | $68,517 | 10.6% | $206,100 |
| Piedmont | 4,740 | $40,506 | 19.9% | $114,800 |
| Alexandria | 3,475 | $85,089 | 11.0% | $197,700 |
| West End-Cobb Town | 3,453 | $55,323 | 22.7% | $83,900 |
| Weaver | 3,324 | $49,435 | 15.7% | $162,300 |
| Choccolocco | 2,620 | $78,858 | 8.6% | $262,900 |
| Ohatchee | 1,148 | $76,667 | 12.0% | $197,600 |
| Hobson City | 1,142 | $47,361 | 19.8% | $108,200 |
| White Plains | 919 | $60,918 | 4.7% | N/A |
| Nances Creek | 330 | N/A | 15.2% | $222,100 |
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Population Overview
Calhoun County is located in Alabama with a total population of 116,090. It is the 10th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama. The county encompasses 15 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Calhoun County is 39.3 years. This is about the same as the state median of 39.3 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Calhoun County is $55,029. This is 14% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 32% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.9%. This is 15% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 6.0%. This is 27% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $156,600. Housing costs are 25% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Calhoun County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Calhoun County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 69.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 21.6%.
Education
20.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Calhoun County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Alabama and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Calhoun County, Alabama?
Calhoun County has a population of 116,090, making it the 10th most populous county in Alabama.
What is the median income in Calhoun County?
The median household income in Calhoun County is $55,029 with a poverty rate of 17.9%.
How many cities are in Calhoun County, Alabama?
Calhoun County contains 15 Census-designated places.