Calhoun County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 122nd-largest in Texas
The population of Calhoun County, Texas is 19,921 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 122nd-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $71,870, the median home value is $150,000, and the median age is 39.9.
The population of Calhoun County has declined 6.4% since 2010 (21,312 → 19,942), a -0.47% annualized rate.
19,921
Population
-0.47%
Annual growth
39
People / sq mi
$71,870
Median Income
$150,000
Median Home Value
Calhoun County covers 507 sq mi of land at 39.3 people per square mile.
About Calhoun County, TX
Calhoun County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 11.0% of the population. With 19,921 residents, Calhoun County is a county in Texas.
The typical household earns $71,870 a year, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 6.8%, is on the lower side for US counties and below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $150,000, with typical rent around $1,121.
College attainment is 16.9%, below the national 35.0%. Just 4.0% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 18 minutes each way.
Calhoun County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Calhoun County had a population of 21,312 in 2010 and 19,942 in 2024, a -6.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 21,939 in 2016. Average annual growth rate: -0.46%.
19,942
Population (2024)
21,312
Population (2010)
21,939
Peak (2016)
-0.46%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 21,312 |
| 2011 | 21,353 |
| 2012 | 21,564 |
| 2013 | 21,719 |
| 2014 | 21,799 |
| 2015 | 21,873 |
| 2016 | 21,939 |
| 2017 | 21,716 |
| 2018 | 21,455 |
| 2019 | 21,237 |
| 2020 | 20,064 |
| 2021 | 19,801 |
| 2022 | 19,735 |
| 2023 | 19,798 |
| 2024 | 19,942 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 65.8% |
| Black or African American | 2.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
39.9
Median Age
48.3%
Female
51.7%
Male
18.6%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 19.1% · Seniors (65+): 18.6%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $71,870$-4,422 vs state |
| Mean household income | $89,985 |
| Per-capita income | $38,539 |
| Poverty rate | 6.8%-3.7% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% |
| Employment-to-population | 61.5% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Calhoun County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.1% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
2.2%
Carpool
83.3%
Public transit
4.0%
Work from home
18.3 min
Avg commute
Housing
$150,000$-110,400 vs state
Median home value
$1,121
Median rent
76.4%
Homeownership rate
10,743
Total housing units
78.2%
Occupied
21.8%
Vacant
23.6%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
89.6%
With health insurance
93.7%
With broadband internet
11.0%
Foreign-born
8.5%
Veterans (18+)
16.8%
With a disability
70.0%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
82.5%
High School+
16.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Calhoun County, Texas has a population of 19,921 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 122nd-largest county in Texas. Population density is 39 people per square mile.
The population of Calhoun County has declined 6.4% since 2010 (21,312 → 19,942), a -0.47% annualized rate.
The median household income in Calhoun County, Texas is $71,870, with mean (average) household income of $89,985 and per-capita income of $38,539. 6.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Calhoun County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (65.8%), Black or African American (2.5%), Hispanic or Latino (1.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Calhoun County, Texas is 39.9 years. Residents are 48.3% female and 51.7% male.
The median home value in Calhoun County is $150,000 and median monthly rent is $1,121. 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 10,743 total housing units, 21.8% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Calhoun County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Calhoun County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.