Calhoun County, Arkansas's estimated 2024 population is 4,595 with a growth rate of -0.99% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Calhoun County, Arkansas is the 75th largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 5,361 and has seen a growth of -14.29% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,365 | -46 | -1.04% |
| 2028 | 4,411 | -46 | -1.03% |
| 2027 | 4,457 | -46 | -1.02% |
| 2026 | 4,503 | -46 | -1.01% |
| 2025 | 4,549 | -46 | -1% |
| 2024 | 4,595 | -46 | -0.99% |
| 2023 | 4,641 | -46 | -0.98% |
| 2022 | 4,687 | -41 | -0.87% |
| 2021 | 4,728 | -8 | -0.17% |
| 2020 | 4,736 | -401 | -7.81% |
| 2019 | 5,137 | -69 | -1.33% |
| 2018 | 5,206 | 10 | 0.19% |
| 2017 | 5,196 | 49 | 0.95% |
| 2016 | 5,147 | -50 | -0.96% |
| 2015 | 5,197 | 32 | 0.62% |
| 2014 | 5,165 | -25 | -0.48% |
| 2013 | 5,190 | -86 | -1.63% |
| 2012 | 5,276 | 35 | 0.67% |
| 2011 | 5,241 | -120 | -2.24% |
| 2010 | 5,361 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 5,826 | -253 | -4.16% |
| 1980 | 6,079 | 506 | 9.08% |
| 1970 | 5,573 | -418 | -6.98% |
| 1960 | 5,991 | -1,141 | -16% |
| 1950 | 7,132 | -2,504 | -25.99% |
| 1940 | 9,636 | -116 | -1.19% |
| 1930 | 9,752 | -2,055 | -17.4% |
| 1920 | 11,807 | 1,913 | 19.33% |
| 1910 | 9,894 | 1,355 | 15.87% |
| 1900 | 8,539 | 1,272 | 17.5% |
| 1890 | 7,267 | 1,596 | 28.14% |
| 1880 | 5,671 | 1,818 | 47.18% |
| 1870 | 3,853 | -250 | -6.09% |
| 1860 | 4,103 | -262 | -6% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,542 | 74.21% |
| Black or African American | 994 | 20.83% |
| Two or more races | 208 | 4.36% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.44% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,498 | 3.07 | 86.4 | 13.6 |
| Married | 874 | 3.41 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
| Non Family | 438 | 1.02 | 82.2 | 17.8 |
| Female | 138 | 6.6 | 80.4 | 19.6 |
| Male | 48 | 5.27 | 97.9 | 2.1 |
3.76
Average Family Size
3.07
Average Household Size
86.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 428 | 12.36% |
| Associates Degree | 303 | 8.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 266 | 7.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 168 | 4.85% |
| High School Graduate | 1,571 | 45.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 81 | 2.34% |
| Some College | 645 | 18.63% |
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 | 2,574 | 2,268 | 341 |
| Black | 779 | 589 | 77 |
| Hispanic | 88 | 75 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 79 | 74 | 16 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 20.25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,167 | $41,827 | $56,458 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $53,864 |
| High School Graduate | $30,246 | $26,773 | $32,286 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $39,464 | $103,194 |
| Overall | $34,112 | $34,764 | $33,799 |
| Some College | $33,135 | $39,241 | $25,938 |
$34,112
Average Earnings
$34,764
Average Male
$33,799
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.49% of Calhoun County, Arkansas residents speak only English, while 4.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.34% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,272 | 270 | 8.25% |
| Black | 981 | 219 | 22.32% |
| Multiple | 190 | 85 | 44.74% |
| Hispanic | 233 | 77 | 33.05% |
12.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.84%
Male Poverty Rate
12.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Calhoun County, Arkansas is Multiple, with 44.74% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Calhoun County, Arkansas is White, with 8.25% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.61%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.66%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.8% |
| Some College | 15.41% |
| High School | 11.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.23% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 26.47% |
| Male Employed | 11.86% |
| Female Employed | 2.44% |
| Female Unemployed | 0.83% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,800 | $78,119 |
| Households | $60,237 | $65,273 |
| Married Families | $69,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,015 | $31,592 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.3%
Male Marriage Rate
45.4%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
202
Number of Veterans
202
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 85 |
| Second Gulf War | 66 |
| First Gulf War | 50 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 59 |
| 35 to 54 | 58 |
| 65 to 74 | 55 |
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 147 | 5.03% |
| Black | 55 | 6.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
57.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45%
Labor Force Participation
40.9%
Employment Rate
9.1%
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
84.39%
Born in Calhoun County, Arkansas
98.3%
Native Born
1.7%
Foreign Born
0.34%
Non Citizen
1.36%
Naturalized
98.3% of Calhoun County, Arkansas residents were born in the United States, with 84.39% having been born in Arkansas. 0.34% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.