Calhoun County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Calhoun County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 4,717. It is the 75th most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Calhoun County is 44.8 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Calhoun County is $63,654. This is 8% higher than the state median of $58,773. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 19% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.3%. This is 17% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 7.2%. This is 41% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $97,300. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $175,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Calhoun County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 86.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 31% higher than the state average of 66.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Calhoun County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 72.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 12.2%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

18.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 25.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.7%.