Regional Profile
Calhoun County
Population Demographics
As of 2026 the population of Calhoun County is 4,695. The population is expected to shrink to 4,654 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.18%.
The median age of Calhoun County residents is 45.
The diversity index of Calhoun County is 44.3, meaning that there is a 44% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
Housing and Income
The average household income in Calhoun County is $76,299 and projected to be $83,689 in 2031. Per capita income is $32,681, projected to be $35,729 in 2031. 0.17% of households – 8 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $589,220 and the average disposable income is $59,968.
There are 2,450 housing units in Calhoun County; 1,630 are owner-occupied, 365 are rented, and 455 are vacant. The average home value is $176,640, with 309 homes built in 2010 or later, and 83 built in 1939 or earlier.
Business and Workforce
There are 165 businesses in Calhoun County, employing 2,300 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,885 age 16 and above. 948 workers commute into Calhoun County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
882 residents both live and work in/around Calhoun County. The average travel time is 26.2 minutes. 7.48% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 8.39% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,548 drive alone, 208 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 101 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 28 residents work from home.
1,304 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 338 have associates degrees, 442 have bachelor’s degrees, and 257 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-10-01