Population 6,326 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Calhoun
Household size in Calhoun
| Period | Calhoun | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.57 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.70 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.84 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.38 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.19 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Calhoun are small: just 2.38 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.57, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 151 Louisiana cities with 5,000+ people, only 14 have smaller households.
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
| Period | Calhoun | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.7 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.2 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.6 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.8 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
Calhoun skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 37.7 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 151 Louisiana cities with 5,000+ people, only 12 are older.
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
| Period | Calhoun | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.8% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.5% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.3% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.5 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Calhoun (10.3%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 6.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Calhoun has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Louisiana cities.
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
Renters in Calhoun
| Period | Calhoun | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.5% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.8% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.0% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.5% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 15.5% of households in Calhoun rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. More than four in ten owners (43.6%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the west; owners are most common in the south. The renter share is up 0.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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
| Period | Calhoun | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.8% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.3% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.3% of the housing in Calhoun, 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. Vacancy is up 3.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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
| Period | Calhoun | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1989 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1995 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2001 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Calhoun is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2001, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1989 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the northeast. Of the 151 Louisiana cities with 5,000+ people, only 12 have newer homes.
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
| Period | Calhoun | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $712 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $726 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $798 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,007 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$295 | +$366 | +$606 |
The median renter in Calhoun pays $1,007 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $295 a month from 2006–10, a 41% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 48.6% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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
Bachelor's degrees in Calhoun
| Period | Calhoun | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.0% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.1% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.1% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.7% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Calhoun have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 22.7%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 5.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the west.
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
| Period | Calhoun | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.5% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.8% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.8% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.3% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.9 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Calhoun: 95.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.9 points, as it has nationally. Of the 151 Louisiana cities with 5,000+ people, only seven have a higher share of high school graduates.
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
| Period | Calhoun | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.3% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in Calhoun than nationally: unemployment was 6.1%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is up 2.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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 compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun | 2.38 | 44.5 | 10.3% | 15.5% | 14.3% | 2001 | $1,007 | 22.7% | 95.3% | 6.1% |
| Forksville | 2.29 | 53.0 | 5.1% | 13.0% | 9.9% | 1995 | $1,056 | 30.6% | 94.8% | 6.4% |
| Eureka | 2.97 | 46.4 | 3.2% | 15.2% | 10.0% | 1996 | $1,099 | 18.5% | 93.5% | 5.3% |
| Frost Town | 4.50 | 24.2 | 3.5% | 10.9% | 7.8% | 2002 | $1,082 | 10.2% | 96.3% | 0.2% |
| Tremont | 2.55 | 41.0 | 4.4% | 5.7% | 9.1% | 1995 | $763 | 37.1% | 90.2% | 0.4% |
| Willhite | 2.32 | 53.3 | 3.5% | 25.6% | 14.3% | 1987 | $1,021 | 16.2% | 84.2% | 1.3% |
| Eros | 2.24 | 46.1 | 10.6% | 18.3% | 23.1% | 1991 | $860 | 13.0% | 83.6% | 5.3% |
| Siegle | 2.81 | 42.5 | 4.6% | 17.7% | 12.3% | 2000 | $1,105 | 52.3% | 99.3% | 6.5% |
| Claiborne | 2.60 | 38.0 | 8.6% | 29.5% | 7.7% | 1993 | $1,138 | 35.1% | 95.1% | 2.6% |
| West Monroe | 2.59 | 38.9 | 13.1% | 34.4% | 12.5% | 1986 | $969 | 25.3% | 87.0% | 5.5% |
| Choudrant | 2.76 | 39.5 | 13.7% | 19.4% | 14.0% | 1993 | $911 | 32.5% | 90.0% | 4.5% |
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. 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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