Calhoun County, Florida Demographics 2026

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.