Calhoun County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Calhoun County, Texas has a population of 19,868, the 124th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $79,959 and the median home value is $171,200. The poverty rate is 7.7%.

Calhoun County Quick Facts

Population 19,868

Median Household Income $79,95990% MOE ±$8,800

Median Home Value $171,20090% MOE ±$15,765

Poverty Rate 7.7%90% MOE ±2.7 pts

Unemployment Rate 7.4%90% MOE ±3.3 pts

Median Age 41.4 years90% MOE ±1.9 years

Homeownership Rate 77.3%90% MOE ±2.9 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 20.1%90% MOE ±2.9 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 85.4%

Cities/Places 6

Population 19,868 124th of 254

Median Income $79,959 2% higher than state

Poverty Rate 7.7%

Unemployment 7.4%

How Calhoun County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	21,668	19,868	-8.3%
Median household income	$72,336	$79,959	No clear change (+10.5%)
Median home value¹	$147,931	$171,200	+15.7%
Median gross rent	$914	$891	No clear change (-2.6%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Calhoun

$79,959

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Calhoun

$171,200

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 11.1%

$25K-$50K 17.5%

$50K-$100K 35.0%

$100K+ 36.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.2%

$10K-$15K

3.8%

$15K-$20K

0.8%

$20K-$25K

1.3%

$25K-$30K

2.2%

$30K-$35K

3.9%

$35K-$40K

6.6%

$40K-$45K

2.1%

$45K-$50K

2.8%

$50K-$60K

9.8%

$60K-$75K

9.3%

$75K-$100K

16.0%

$100K-$125K

6.4%

$125K-$150K

10.2%

$150K-$200K

12.3%

$200K+

7.4%

Employment

7.4% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

66.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.3%

Renter 22.7%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $891/mo 13.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.7%

18-34

19.8%

35-54

23.9%

55-74

24.6%

75+

8.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Calhoun County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Port Lavaca	11,358	$70,123	10.2%	$128,200
Seadrift	1,239	$48,655	0.7%	$207,000
Port O'Connor	620	$95,593	0.2%	$415,300
Point Comfort	304	$142,500	7.6%	$251,600
Magnolia Beach	97	N/A	0.0%	$271,100
Alamo Beach	90	$92,917	4.4%	$107,600

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Population Overview

Calhoun County is located in Texas with a total population of 19,868. It is the 124th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Calhoun County is 41.4 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Calhoun County is $79,959. This is 2% higher than the state median of $78,476. It is also about the same as the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.7%. This is 44% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 7.4%. This is 40% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $171,200. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Calhoun County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Calhoun County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 49.4% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 40.8%. The Black or African American population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 11.9%.

Education

20.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.4%.

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 Texas 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, Texas?

Calhoun County has a population of 19,868, making it the 124th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Calhoun County?

The median household income in Calhoun County is $79,959 with a poverty rate of 7.7%.

How many cities are in Calhoun County, Texas?

Calhoun County contains 6 Census-designated places.