Calhoun County, Mississippi Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 60th-largest in Mississippi
The population of Calhoun County, Mississippi is 13,029 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 60th-largest county in Mississippi. The median household income is $43,942, the median home value is $82,900, and the median age is 43.1.
The population of Calhoun County has declined 14.8% since 2010 (14,965 → 12,754), a -1.14% annualized rate.
13,029
Population
-1.14%
Annual growth
22
People / sq mi
$43,942
Median Income
$82,900
Median Home Value
Calhoun County covers 587 sq mi of land at 22.2 people per square mile.
About Calhoun County, MS
Housing cost is the defining feature of Calhoun County: the median home is valued at $82,900. Calhoun County is a county in Mississippi with a population of 13,029.
Household earnings sit near the bottom of the range at $43,942, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 13.6% of residents fall below the poverty line, above the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $82,900, with typical rent around $674.
College credentials are comparatively rare here: just 13.1%, below the national 35.0%. Home-based work is uncommon, at 3.0%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.
Calhoun County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Calhoun County had a population of 14,965 in 2010 and 12,754 in 2024, a -14.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 14,965 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -1.12%.
12,754
Population (2024)
14,965
Population (2010)
14,965
Peak (2010)
-1.12%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14,965 |
| 2011 | 14,903 |
| 2012 | 14,828 |
| 2013 | 14,707 |
| 2014 | 14,695 |
| 2015 | 14,636 |
| 2016 | 14,552 |
| 2017 | 14,506 |
| 2018 | 14,420 |
| 2019 | 14,365 |
| 2020 | 13,216 |
| 2021 | 12,962 |
| 2022 | 12,913 |
| 2023 | 12,766 |
| 2024 | 12,754 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 64.3% |
| Black or African American | 28.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
43.1
Median Age
50.1%
Female
49.9%
Male
20.1%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 17.9% · Seniors (65+): 20.1%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $43,942$-10,973 vs state |
| Mean household income | $58,792 |
| Per-capita income | $25,398 |
| Poverty rate | 13.6%-0.7% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.0% |
| Employment-to-population | 52.0% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Calhoun County is manufacturing, accounting for 27.7% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
0.8%
Carpool
86.3%
Public transit
3.0%
Work from home
29.3 min
Avg commute
Housing
$82,900$-78,500 vs state
Median home value
$674
Median rent
73.1%
Homeownership rate
6,744
Total housing units
84.5%
Occupied
15.5%
Vacant
26.9%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
89.3%
With health insurance
88.3%
With broadband internet
12.7%
Foreign-born
4.1%
Veterans (18+)
22.4%
With a disability
95.5%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
79.0%
High School+
13.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Calhoun County, Mississippi has a population of 13,029 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 60th-largest county in Mississippi. Population density is 22 people per square mile.
The population of Calhoun County has declined 14.8% since 2010 (14,965 → 12,754), a -1.14% annualized rate.
The median household income in Calhoun County, Mississippi is $43,942, with mean (average) household income of $58,792 and per-capita income of $25,398. 13.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Calhoun County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (64.3%), Black or African American (28.7%), Hispanic or Latino (0.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Calhoun County, Mississippi is 43.1 years. Residents are 50.1% female and 49.9% male.
The median home value in Calhoun County is $82,900 and median monthly rent is $674. 73.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 6,744 total housing units, 15.5% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Calhoun County, Mississippi is manufacturing, employing 27.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.
Jackson is among the largest cities associated with Calhoun County, Mississippi, with a population of 149,827.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.