Calhoun is a city located in Gordon County Georgia. Calhoun has a 2024 population of 19,514. It is also the county seat of Gordon County. Calhoun is currently growing at a rate of 3.25% annually and its population has increased by 14.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,057 in 2020.
The average household income in Calhoun is $75,331 with a poverty rate of 18.71%. The median age in Calhoun is 34.9 years: 33.1 years for males, and 39.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Calhoun was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,207 | 69.31% |
| Other race | 1,647 | 9.35% |
| Two or more races | 1,584 | 8.99% |
| Black or African American | 1,420 | 8.06% |
| Native American | 455 | 2.58% |
| Asian | 180 | 1.02% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 118 | 0.67% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,536 | 2.66 | 52.5 | 47.5 |
| Married | 2,971 | 3.37 | 59.5 | 40.5 |
| Non Family | 2,175 | 1.42 | 43.5 | 56.5 |
| Female | 826 | 3.53 | 69.7 | 30.3 |
| Male | 564 | 2.41 | 25.4 | 74.6 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.66
Average Household Size
52.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,128 | 9.89% |
| Associates Degree | 711 | 6.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,177 | 10.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 913 | 8% |
| High School Graduate | 3,614 | 31.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,409 | 12.35% |
| Some College | 2,455 | 21.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,706 | 6,803 | 1,724 |
| Hispanic | 2,291 | 1,041 | 138 |
| Black | 1,099 | 773 | 167 |
| Other Race | 920 | 351 | 20 |
| 2+ Races | 652 | 529 | 111 |
| Native American | 215 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 126 | 105 | 53 |
| Islander | 72 | 72 | 15 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 42.06%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,000 | $79,048 | $62,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,500 | $85,458 | $73,958 |
| High School Graduate | $35,554 | $42,546 | $25,850 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,777 | $28,287 | $25,657 |
| Overall | $40,854 | $43,921 | $36,407 |
| Some College | $51,652 | $54,894 | $40,720 |
$40,854
Average Earnings
$43,921
Average Male
$36,407
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
75.55% of Calhoun residents speak only English, while 24.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.15% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,651 | 1,914 | 17.97% |
| Hispanic | 4,683 | 1,147 | 24.49% |
| Other | 1,647 | 649 | 39.4% |
| Multiple | 1,580 | 94 | 5.95% |
| Islander | 118 | 61 | 51.69% |
| Asian | 180 | 34 | 18.89% |
| Black | 1,386 | 3 | 0.22% |
18.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.23%
Male Poverty Rate
21.19%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Calhoun is Islander, with 51.69% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Calhoun is Black, with 0.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.8%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.29% |
| High School | 18.45% |
| Some College | 13.5% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.82% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 63.16% |
| Male Unemployed | 25.86% |
| Male Employed | 9.76% |
| Female Employed | 3.72% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,515 | $86,276 |
| Households | $51,439 | $75,331 |
| Married Families | $84,607 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,872 | $50,742 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.8%
Male Marriage Rate
44.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
912
Number of Veterans
890
Male Veterans
22
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 293 |
| First Gulf War | 215 |
| Second Gulf War | 104 |
| Korea | 54 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 267 |
| 65 to 74 | 242 |
| 55 to 64 | 212 |
| 35 to 54 | 175 |
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 663 | 7.04% |
| Hispanic | 178 | 5.87% |
| Black | 112 | 9.33% |
| Other Race | 92 | 8.93% |
| 2+ Races | 41 | 4.17% |
| Islander | 4 | 3.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.24%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.5%
Labor Force Participation
58.2%
Employment Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
64.44%
Born in Calhoun
88.91%
Native Born
11.09%
Foreign Born
9.14%
Non Citizen
1.95%
Naturalized
88.91% of Calhoun residents were born in the United States, with 64.44% having been born in Georgia. 9.14% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 22,585 | 614 | 2.79% |
| 2028 | 21,971 | 614 | 2.87% |
| 2027 | 21,357 | 615 | 2.96% |
| 2026 | 20,742 | 614 | 3.05% |
| 2025 | 20,128 | 614 | 3.15% |
| 2024 | 19,514 | 614 | 3.25% |
| 2023 | 18,900 | 942 | 5.25% |
| 2022 | 17,958 | 656 | 3.79% |
| 2021 | 17,302 | 245 | 1.44% |
| 2020 | 17,057 | -169 | -0.98% |
| 2019 | 17,226 | 226 | 1.33% |
| 2018 | 17,000 | 102 | 0.6% |
| 2017 | 16,898 | 141 | 0.84% |
| 2016 | 16,757 | 208 | 1.26% |
| 2015 | 16,549 | 147 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 16,402 | 116 | 0.71% |
| 2013 | 16,286 | 20 | 0.12% |
| 2012 | 16,266 | 33 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 16,233 | 67 | 0.41% |
| 2010 | 16,166 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 10,667 | 3,532 | 49.5% |
| 1990 | 7,135 | 1,572 | 28.26% |
| 1980 | 5,563 | 815 | 17.17% |
| 1970 | 4,748 | 1,161 | 32.37% |
| 1960 | 3,587 | 356 | 11.02% |
| 1950 | 3,231 | 276 | 9.34% |
| 1940 | 2,955 | -19,630 | -86.92% |