Calhoun County, South Carolina Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Calhoun County is located in South Carolina with a total population of 14,150. It is the 43rd most populous county out of 46 in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Calhoun County is 47.4 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Calhoun County is $56,690. This is 15% lower than the state median of $66,818. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 28% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.3%. This is 15% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.2%. The unemployment rate is 7.3%. This is 47% higher than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $148,800. Housing costs are 37% lower than the state median of $236,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Calhoun County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 71.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Calhoun County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 38.6%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (38.6% vs 25.1%). The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.7%.

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 31.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.3%.