Calhoun County, South Carolina Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 43rd-largest in South Carolina

The population of Calhoun County, South Carolina is 14,150 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 43rd-largest county in South Carolina. The median household income is $56,690, the median home value is $148,800, and the median age is 47.4.

The population of Calhoun County has declined 5.6% since 2010 (15,098 → 14,249), a -0.41% annualized rate.

Calhoun County within South Carolina · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

14,150

Population

-0.41%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$56,690

Median Income

$148,800

Median Home Value

Calhoun County covers 381 sq mi of land at 37.1 people per square mile.

About Calhoun County, SC

Calhoun County is a county in South Carolina with a population of 14,150. It ranks #43 among counties in South Carolina by population. The median age is 47.4, older than the national median. The population is 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

The median household income in Calhoun County is $56,690, below the US median of $74,580. 14.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $148,800, with monthly rent averaging $994. The homeownership rate of 83.7% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Calhoun County reflects 21.8% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 9.6% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 26.9 minutes each way.

Calhoun County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Calhoun County had a population of 15,098 in 2010 and 14,249 in 2024, a -5.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 15,098 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.41%.

14,249

Population (2024)

15,098

Population (2010)

15,098

Peak (2010)

-0.41%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	15,098	-	-	estimate
2011	15,098	0	0.00%	estimate
2012	14,872	-226	-1.50%	estimate
2013	14,990	+118	+0.79%	estimate
2014	14,844	-146	-0.97%	estimate
2015	14,758	-86	-0.58%	estimate
2016	14,754	-4	-0.03%	estimate
2017	14,689	-65	-0.44%	estimate
2018	14,530	-159	-1.08%	estimate
2019	14,513	-17	-0.12%	estimate
2020	14,113	-400	-2.76%	estimate
2021	14,141	+28	+0.20%	estimate
2022	14,200	+59	+0.42%	estimate
2023	14,208	+8	+0.06%	estimate
2024	14,249	+41	+0.29%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	55.2%
Black or African American	38.6%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.0%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

47.4

Median Age

51.0%

Female

49.0%

Male

24.1%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.7%

5–9

5.1%

10–14

5.8%

15–19

4.9%

20–24

4.7%

25–34

9.8%

35–44

11.6%

45–54

13.1%

55–59

7.1%

60–64

9.1%

65–74

14.2%

75–84

7.5%

85+

2.4%

Children (under 15): 15.6% · Seniors (65+): 24.1%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$56,690$-10,128 vs state
Mean household income	$74,774
Per-capita income	$32,567
Poverty rate	14.9%+4.8% vs state
Unemployment rate	4.1%
Employment-to-population	52.7%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

24.3%

Manufacturing

16.0%

Construction

9.3%

Finance & real estate

8.4%

Retail trade

7.1%

Education & health care

6.6%

Arts, entertainment & food

5.5%

Information

4.3%

The largest employment sector in Calhoun County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.3% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

3.1%

Carpool

80.1%

Public transit

9.6%

Work from home

26.9 min

Avg commute

Housing

$148,800$-87,900 vs state

Median home value

$994

Median rent

83.7%

Homeownership rate

7,061

Total housing units

86.7%

Occupied

13.3%

Vacant

16.3%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

92.1%

With health insurance

89.5%

With broadband internet

20.2%

Foreign-born

9.3%

Veterans (18+)

17.1%

With a disability

95.9%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

88.3%

High School+

21.8%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in South Carolina

Charleston (152,014)Columbia (138,019)North Charleston (117,460)Mount Pleasant (92,662)Rock Hill (74,769)Greenville (71,755)Summerville (51,262)Goose Creek (46,964)Sumter (43,065)Florence (40,205)All South Carolina cities →

Other counties in South Carolina

Greenville County (537,575)Richland County (418,725)Charleston County (414,711)Horry County (368,937)Spartanburg County (338,096)Lexington County (300,370)York County (288,559)Berkeley County (238,723)Anderson County (207,218)Beaufort County (192,123)All South Carolina counties →

Part of South Carolina

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Metro areas in South Carolina

Charlotte (2,712,818)Greenville (945,301)Columbia (839,868)Charleston (817,756)Augusta (618,022)Myrtle Beach (368,937)Spartanburg (365,086)Hilton Head Island (222,781)All US metros →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Calhoun County, South Carolina has a population of 14,150 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 43rd-largest county in South Carolina. Population density is 37 people per square mile.

The population of Calhoun County has declined 5.6% since 2010 (15,098 → 14,249), a -0.41% annualized rate.

The median household income in Calhoun County, South Carolina is $56,690, with mean (average) household income of $74,774 and per-capita income of $32,567. 14.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Calhoun County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (55.2%), Black or African American (38.6%), Hispanic or Latino (1.0%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Calhoun County, South Carolina is 47.4 years. Residents are 51.0% female and 49.0% male.

The median home value in Calhoun County is $148,800 and median monthly rent is $994. 83.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 7,061 total housing units, 13.3% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Calhoun County, South Carolina is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.

Charleston is among the largest cities associated with Calhoun County, South Carolina, with a population of 152,014.