Population 13,492 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Calhoun County
Household size in Calhoun County
| Period | Calhoun County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.66 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.64 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.69 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.52 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Calhoun County run a little small, averaging 2.52 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.66, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Calhoun County
| Period | Calhoun County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.1 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.7 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.0 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.8 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.7 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Calhoun County is 43.8 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.1, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the southeast and oldest in the northeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Calhoun County
| Period | Calhoun County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.4% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.9% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Calhoun County (12.3%), close to the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 5.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Calhoun County
Renters in Calhoun County
| Period | Calhoun County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.1% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.5% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.6% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.2% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Calhoun County is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About six in ten owners (61.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 4.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Calhoun County
| Period | Calhoun County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.7% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.2% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.5% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.5% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Calhoun County: 18.5% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Calhoun County has a higher vacancy rate than the great majority of Florida counties.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Calhoun County
| Period | Calhoun County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Calhoun County is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1985, against 1980 nationally. Still, homes here are older than in Florida overall, where the median home dates to 1989. The median year built has moved up from 1978 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the southeast.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Calhoun County
| Period | Calhoun County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $557 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $635 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $608 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $775 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$218 | +$724 | +$606 |
The median renter in Calhoun County pays $775 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $218 a month since 2006–10, up 39%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 32.3% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. No other Florida county has lower rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Calhoun County
Bachelor's degrees in Calhoun County
| Period | Calhoun County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.9% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Calhoun County: 14.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 2.6 points, as it has nationally. Calhoun County has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of Florida counties.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Calhoun County
| Period | Calhoun County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.3% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 74.7% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 77.8% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.0% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in Calhoun County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 7.7 points, in line with the national trend. Calhoun County has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five Florida counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Calhoun County
| Period | Calhoun County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.8% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Calhoun County runs well above the national rate: 9.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only one other Florida county has higher unemployment. Unemployment is up 2.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Calhoun County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun County | 2.52 | 43.8 | 12.3% | 21.2% | 18.5% | 1985 | $775 | 14.9% | 83.0% | 9.8% |
| Liberty County | 2.42 | 40.7 | 14.3% | 19.9% | 19.3% | 1991 | $929 | 15.1% | 78.5% | 7.6% |
| Jackson County | 2.46 | 43.4 | 13.5% | 24.1% | 14.0% | 1983 | $861 | 15.3% | 83.9% | 4.5% |
| Washington County | 2.47 | 41.1 | 12.3% | 20.0% | 15.5% | 1989 | $994 | 11.5% | 85.6% | 3.2% |
| Gadsden County | 2.41 | 44.1 | 16.9% | 29.3% | 12.8% | 1980 | $950 | 22.7% | 81.7% | 5.3% |
| Gulf County | 2.14 | 48.2 | 10.3% | 19.2% | 29.5% | 1990 | $1,006 | 24.5% | 87.6% | 2.6% |
| Bay County | 2.39 | 41.3 | 11.3% | 33.2% | 17.3% | 1993 | $1,495 | 29.1% | 91.3% | 3.8% |
| Seminole County | 2.42 | 46.2 | 16.7% | 19.8% | 25.8% | 1982 | $819 | 13.5% | 88.3% | 5.2% |
| Decatur County | 2.74 | 39.0 | 16.0% | 37.9% | 18.0% | 1982 | $814 | 14.9% | 82.8% | 7.2% |
| Holmes County | 2.75 | 43.6 | 12.6% | 23.6% | 18.9% | 1983 | $839 | 12.6% | 87.8% | 5.5% |
| Leon County | 2.28 | 35.3 | 11.6% | 47.4% | 11.7% | 1991 | $1,361 | 50.1% | 93.4% | 6.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Calhoun County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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