Calhoun County's 2026 population is estimated at 12,730, reflecting a -0.09% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Calhoun County is the 60th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 14,965 and has grown -14.93% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42 years
Female: 45.7 years
Male: 38.5 years
There are 10,063 adults, (2,688 of whom are seniors) in Calhoun County.
Female: 6,535 (50.6%)
Male: 6,387 (49.4%)
The racial composition of Calhoun County includes 63.69% White, 26.61% Black or African American, 6.33% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,230 | 63.69% |
| Black or African American | 3,439 | 26.61% |
| Other race | 818 | 6.33% |
| Two or more races | 424 | 3.28% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.09% |
Calhoun County 's average per capita income is $35,894. Household income levels show a median of $43,125. The poverty rate stands at 20.41%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $74,592 | - |
| Families | $62,843 | $76,284 |
| Households | $43,125 | $58,887 |
| Non Families | $20,095 | $28,284 |
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