Calhoun County, Iowa Demographics 2026

Name: Calhoun County, Iowa Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Calhoun County, Iowa has a population of 9,803, the 75th most populous county in Iowa. The median household income is $64,964 and the median home value is $118,800. The poverty rate is 9.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Calhoun County Quick Facts

Population 9,803

Median Household Income $64,964

Median Home Value $118,800

Poverty Rate 9.3%

Unemployment Rate 2.6%

Median Age 42.8 years

Homeownership Rate 80.5%

Affordability Ratio 1.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 21.8%

High School Graduation 92.9%

Cities/Places 12

Population 9,803 75th of 99

Median Income $64,964 13% lower than state

Poverty Rate 9.3%

Unemployment 2.6%

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	9,858	9,803	-0.6%
Median household income	$66,875	$64,964	-2.9%
Median home value	$114,400	$118,800	+3.8%

Median Household Income

Calhoun

$64,964

$75,059

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Calhoun

$118,800

$208,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.5%

$25K-$50K 20.7%

$50K-$100K 32.4%

$100K+ 30.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.5%

$10K-$15K

2.9%

$15K-$20K

3.8%

$20K-$25K

5.4%

$25K-$30K

2.5%

$30K-$35K

5.0%

$35K-$40K

3.5%

$40K-$45K

5.0%

$45K-$50K

4.7%

$50K-$60K

9.1%

$60K-$75K

10.6%

$75K-$100K

12.7%

$100K-$125K

10.3%

$125K-$150K

6.5%

$150K-$200K

7.7%

$200K+

5.9%

Employment

2.6% Unemployment Rate State: 3.6%|National: 5.2%

56.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.5%

Renter 19.5%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $723/mo 13.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.7%

18-34

18.5%

35-54

22.6%

55-74

26.7%

75+

10.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 31 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Calhoun County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Rockwell City	2,401	$56,741	10.4%	$88,500
Lake City	1,693	$74,167	10.9%	$100,900
Manson	1,645	$66,250	8.9%	$116,900
Twin Lakes	579	$109,712	4.0%	$561,500
Pomeroy	542	$53,542	13.1%	$70,200
Lytton	357	$62,708	7.6%	$65,600
Lohrville	277	$46,250	14.1%	$52,100
Somers	149	$52,750	33.6%	$75,600
Knierim	76	$89,000	6.6%	$112,500
Rinard	62	$69,375	19.4%	$55,000
Jolley	19	N/A	52.6%	N/A
Yetter	15	N/A	6.7%	N/A

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Population Overview

Calhoun County is located in Iowa with a total population of 9,803. It is the 75th most populous county out of 99 in Iowa. The county encompasses 12 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Calhoun County is 42.8 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 38.6 years. 10.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Calhoun County is $64,964. This is 13% lower than the state median of $75,059. It is also 20% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.3%. This is 16% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.1%. The unemployment rate is 2.6%. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $118,800. Housing costs are 43% lower than the state median of $208,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Calhoun County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 71.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

Calhoun County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.7%. The Black or African American population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.7%) is well below the state average of 7.3%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

21.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 31.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.9%.

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 Iowa 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, Iowa?

Calhoun County has a population of 9,803, making it the 75th most populous county in Iowa.

What is the median income in Calhoun County?

The median household income in Calhoun County is $64,964 with a poverty rate of 9.3%.

How many cities are in Calhoun County, Iowa?

Calhoun County contains 12 Census-designated places.