Calhoun County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Calhoun County is located in Georgia with a total population of 5,528. It is the 149th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Calhoun County is 39.7 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Calhoun County is $55,714. This is 25% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 29% lower. The poverty rate stands at 22.7%. This is 68% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. 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 7.4%. This is 44% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $82,200. Housing costs are 70% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Calhoun County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 62.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% lower than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Calhoun County is Black or African American, making up 59.6% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 32.9%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (59.6% vs 31.0%). The Hispanic or Latino population (4.8%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

12.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 65% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 77.1%.