Calhoun County's estimated 2026 population is 12,730 with a growth rate of -0.09% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Calhoun County is the 60th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 14,965 and has seen a growth of -14.93% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Calhoun County includes 64.29% White, 28.74% Black or African American, 5.38% other race, and smaller percentages for Two or more races and multiracial populations.
White (64.29%)
Black or African American (28.74%)
Other race (5.38%)
Two or more races (1.6%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,376 | 64.29% |
| Black or African American | 3,744 | 28.74% |
| Other race | 701 | 5.38% |
| Two or more races | 208 | 1.6% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Calhoun County's average per capita income is $36,220. Household income levels show a median of $43,942. The poverty rate stands at 18.67%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $75,469 | - |
| Families | $62,406 | $74,795 |
| Households | $43,942 | $58,792 |
| Non Families | $21,692 | $29,980 |
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