Calhoun County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Calhoun County is located in Texas with a total population of 19,921. It is the 122nd most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Calhoun County is 39.9 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Calhoun County is $71,870. This is 6% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 8% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.7%. This is 37% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $150,000. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Calhoun County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% 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 49.3% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 41.4%. The Black or African American population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 11.9%.

Education

16.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.5%.