Calhoun County Summary

Life in Calhoun County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Calhoun County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Calhoun County:

  • The population in Calhoun County is 13,193.

  • The median home value in Calhoun County is $103,363.

  • The median income in Calhoun County is $44,505.

  • The median rent in Calhoun County is $617.

  • The unemployment rate in Calhoun County is 4.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Calhoun County is 18.8%.

  • The average high in Calhoun County is 79.3° and there are 129.7 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Calhoun County

List Of Cities & Towns in Calhoun County

Calhoun City, MS Population 1,853

Bruce, MS Population 1,523

Vardaman, MS Population 972

Derma, MS Population 819

Pittsboro, MS Population 233

Big Creek, MS Population 144

Slate Springs, MS Population 72

Map Of Calhoun County

Calhoun County, MS Weather

  • The average high in Calhoun County is 79.3°.

  • There are 82.2 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 129.7 inches of rain each year with 0.6 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:34 hours of sun each day in Calhoun County.

StatCalhoun County
Mean High79.3
Nice Days82.2
Rainfall129.7
Snowfall0.6
Sunny_hours5:34
79.3°
Average High
129.7
Inches of Rain

Calhoun County Demographics

Population over time in Calhoun County

The current population in Calhoun County is 13,193. The population has decreased -7.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 13,420 -6.9%
2021 14,417 -0.6%
2020 14,499 -

Gender in Calhoun County

  • Calhoun County is 50.6% female with 6,670 female residents.

  • Calhoun County is 49.4% male with 6,522 male residents.

Female
50.6% (6,670)
Male
49.4% (6,522)
Gender Calhoun County MS USA
Female 50.6% 51.4% 50.4%
Male 49.4% 48.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Calhoun County

Calhoun County is:

  • 63.8% White with 8,419 White residents.

  • 28.4% African American with 3,746 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.

  • 0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 7 Other residents.

  • 1.3% Two Or More with 167 Two Or More residents.

  • 6.5% Hispanic with 854 Hispanic residents.

White
63.8% (8,419)
African American
28.4% (3,746)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
0.0% (0)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.1% (7)
Two Or More
1.3% (167)
Hispanic
6.5% (854)

Table: Calhoun County By Race

Race Calhoun County MS USA
White 63.8% 55.9% 58.9%
African American 28.4% 37.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 0.0% 1.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.3% 2.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 6.5% 3.3% 18.7%

Household Income For Calhoun County, Mississippi

  • 4.5% of households in Calhoun County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 8.7% of households in Calhoun County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 15.1% of households in Calhoun County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 11.8% of households in Calhoun County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 15.4% of households in Calhoun County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.9% of households in Calhoun County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.0% of households in Calhoun County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 10.7% of households in Calhoun County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 1.8% of households in Calhoun County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 1.1% of households in Calhoun County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.5% (598)
$10,000 to $14,999
8.7% (1,141)
$15,000 to $24,999
15.1% (1,992)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.8% (1,559)
$35,000 to $49,999
15.4% (2,034)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.9% (2,619)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.0% (1,454)
$100,000 to $149,999
10.7% (1,410)
$150,000 to $199,999
1.8% (231)
$200,000 or more
1.1% (149)
Income Calhoun County MS USA
Less than $10,000 4.5% 7.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 8.7% 6.4% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 15.1% 11.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.8% 9.8% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.4% 13.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.9% 16.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.0% 12.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 10.7% 13.3% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 1.8% 5.5% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 1.1% 4.7% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Calhoun County for adults over 25

  • 5.0% of adults in Calhoun County completed < 9th grade.

  • 15.0% of adults in Calhoun County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 35.0% of adults in Calhoun County completed high school / ged.

  • 20.0% of adults in Calhoun County completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in Calhoun County completed associate's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in Calhoun County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Calhoun County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Calhoun County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Calhoun County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
5% (659)
9-12th Grade
15% (1,978)
High School / GED
35% (4,617)
Some College
20% (2,638)
Associate's Degree
12% (1,583)
Bachelor's Degree
8% (1,055)
Master's Degree
4% (527)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
1% (131)
Education Calhoun County MS USA
< 9th Grade 5% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 15% 9% 6%
High School / GED 35% 30% 26%
Some College 20% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 12% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 8% 15% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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