Calhoun City is a town located in Calhoun County Mississippi. Calhoun City has a 2024 population of 1,466. Calhoun City is currently declining at a rate of -1.08% annually and its population has decreased by -4.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,528 in 2020.
The average household income in Calhoun City is $51,803 with a poverty rate of 16.93%. The median age in Calhoun City is 44.1 years: 35.9 years for males, and 47.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Calhoun City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,109 | 59.85% |
| Black or African American | 651 | 35.13% |
| Other race | 67 | 3.62% |
| Two or more races | 26 | 1.4% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 731 | 2.37 | 59.4 | 40.6 |
| Married | 271 | 2.91 | 66.1 | 33.9 |
| Non Family | 223 | 1.12 | 49.8 | 50.2 |
| Female | 214 | 3 | 58.9 | 41.1 |
| Male | 23 | 2.22 | 78.3 | 21.7 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
59.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 202 | 15.43% |
| Associates Degree | 170 | 12.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 129 | 9.85% |
| Graduate Degree | 55 | 4.2% |
| High School Graduate | 341 | 26.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 90 | 6.88% |
| Some College | 322 | 24.6% |
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 | 857 | 711 | 134 |
| Black | 435 | 289 | 50 |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 15.64%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,214 | $64,167 | $44,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $49,063 | $0 | $48,125 |
| High School Graduate | $27,045 | $31,771 | $25,057 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,896 | $37,417 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,587 | $45,960 | $26,951 |
| Some College | $45,034 | $46,203 | $27,670 |
$38,587
Average Earnings
$45,960
Average Male
$26,951
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.94% of Calhoun City residents speak only English, while 4.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 621 | 157 | 25.28% |
| White | 1,018 | 128 | 12.57% |
| Multiple | 25 | 8 | 32% |
16.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.83%
Male Poverty Rate
20.81%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Calhoun City is Multiple, with 32% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Calhoun City is White, with 12.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.39%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.74%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.89% |
| Some College | 12.18% |
| High School | 9.68% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 81.25% |
| Female Employed | 10.59% |
| Male Employed | 4.25% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $50,875 | $61,128 |
| Households | $41,375 | $51,803 |
| Married Families | $60,729 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,458 | $28,324 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.9%
Male Marriage Rate
37.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
87
Number of Veterans
87
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 32 |
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 32 |
| 75+ | 21 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71 | 7.77% |
| Black | 10 | 2.31% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 33.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.19%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.7%
Labor Force Participation
45.5%
Employment Rate
7.2%
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
79.65%
Born in Calhoun City
97.79%
Native Born
2.21%
Foreign Born
1.78%
Non Citizen
0.43%
Naturalized
97.79% of Calhoun City residents were born in the United States, with 79.65% having been born in Mississippi. 1.78% 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 | 1,390 | -15 | -1.07% |
| 2028 | 1,405 | -15 | -1.06% |
| 2027 | 1,420 | -16 | -1.11% |
| 2026 | 1,436 | -15 | -1.03% |
| 2025 | 1,451 | -15 | -1.02% |
| 2024 | 1,466 | -16 | -1.08% |
| 2023 | 1,482 | 9 | 0.61% |
| 2022 | 1,473 | -19 | -1.27% |
| 2021 | 1,492 | -36 | -2.36% |
| 2020 | 1,528 | -141 | -8.45% |
| 2019 | 1,669 | -17 | -1.01% |
| 2018 | 1,686 | -19 | -1.11% |
| 2017 | 1,705 | -6 | -0.35% |
| 2016 | 1,711 | -12 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 1,723 | -10 | -0.58% |
| 2014 | 1,733 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 1,733 | -20 | -1.14% |
| 2012 | 1,753 | -14 | -0.79% |
| 2011 | 1,767 | -7 | -0.39% |
| 2010 | 1,774 | 0 | 0% |