Calhoun County, Florida Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Calhoun County, Florida has a population of 13,492, the 63rd most populous county in Florida. The median household income is $50,517 and the median home value is $145,300. The poverty rate is 20.8%.

Calhoun County Quick Facts

Population 13,492

Median Household Income $50,51790% MOE ±$5,263

Median Home Value $145,30090% MOE ±$18,385

Poverty Rate 20.8%90% MOE ±3.6 pts

Unemployment Rate 8.0%90% MOE ±4.6 pts

Median Age 42.2 years90% MOE ±1.3 years

Homeownership Rate 78.8%90% MOE ±4.5 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 13.6%90% MOE ±2.4 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 82.6%

Cities/Places 2

Population 13,492 63rd of 67

Median Income $50,517 32% lower than state

Poverty Rate 20.8%

Unemployment 8.0%

How Calhoun County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	14,362	13,492	-6.1%
Median household income	$47,466	$50,517	No clear change (+6.4%)
Median home value¹	$104,610	$145,300	+38.9%
Median gross rent	$734	$779	No clear change (+6.2%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Calhoun

$50,517

$74,568

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Calhoun

$145,300

$359,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 25.4%

$25K-$50K 23.5%

$50K-$100K 31.5%

$100K+ 19.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

8.4%

$10K-$15K

6.6%

$15K-$20K

6.1%

$20K-$25K

4.3%

$25K-$30K

5.2%

$30K-$35K

6.6%

$35K-$40K

3.5%

$40K-$45K

5.0%

$45K-$50K

3.2%

$50K-$60K

10.8%

$60K-$75K

8.7%

$75K-$100K

12.0%

$100K-$125K

7.7%

$125K-$150K

4.4%

$150K-$200K

3.5%

$200K+

3.9%

Employment

8.0% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

43.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.8%

Renter 21.2%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $779/mo 18.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.8%

18-34

20.5%

35-54

26.8%

55-74

24.6%

75+

8.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Calhoun County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Blountstown	3,136	$51,762	21.7%	$158,700
Altha	457	$29,583	37.0%	$84,500

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Population Overview

Calhoun County is located in Florida with a total population of 13,492. It is the 63rd most populous county out of 67 in Florida. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Calhoun County is 42.2 years. This is about the same as the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Calhoun County is $50,517. This is 32% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 37% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.8%. This is 65% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 8.0%. This is 66% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $145,300. Housing costs are 60% lower than the state median of $359,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Calhoun County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Calhoun County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 11.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.3%) is well below the state average of 27.4%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

13.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 60% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.6%.

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 Florida 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, Florida?

Calhoun County has a population of 13,492, making it the 63rd most populous county in Florida.

What is the median income in Calhoun County?

The median household income in Calhoun County is $50,517 with a poverty rate of 20.8%.

How many cities are in Calhoun County, Florida?

Calhoun County contains 2 Census-designated places.