Calhoun County, Mississippi Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Calhoun County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 13,029. It is the 60th most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Calhoun County is 43.1 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Calhoun County is $43,942. This is 20% lower than the state median of $54,915. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 44% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.7%. This is 2% lower than the state poverty rate of 19.1%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $82,900. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $161,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Calhoun County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 69.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Calhoun County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 64.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 28.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (5.9% vs 3.6%).

Education

13.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 24.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 79.0%.