Calhoun County, MI

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Calhoun County Overview

134,011
TOTAL POPULATION
66,230
MALE POPULATION
67,781
FEMALE POPULATION
97.71
MALES / 100 FEMALES
102.34
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$32,047
PER CAPITA INCOME
$74,187
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$58,191
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
24.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
76.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,219
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
64,009
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
59.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Calhoun County Area Codes

Race in Calhoun County

The most populous races in Calhoun County are White / Caucasian (105,112 | 78.4%), Black / African American (13,459 | 10.0%), and Two or more Races (9,482 | 7.1%).
Race in Calhoun County
Race# Population% Population
Asian3,6102.7%
Black / African American13,45910.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific130.0%
Hispanic or Latino7,6575.7%
Native / Alaskan5910.4%
White / Caucasian105,11278.4%
Two or more Races9,4827.1%
Some other Race1,7441.3%
Total134,011100.0%

Ancestry in Calhoun County

The most populous ancestries reported in Calhoun County are German (22,427 | 16.7%), English (14,872 | 11.1%), Irish (13,018 | 9.7%), American (6,175 | 4.6%), and Mexican (5,652 | 4.2%), together accounting for 46.4% of all Calhoun County residents.
Ancestry in Calhoun County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African1090.1%
Alaskan Athabascan40.0%
Aleut50.0%
American6,1754.6%
Apache400.0%
Arab3400.3%
Armenian180.0%
Australian80.0%
Austrian980.1%
Belgian2860.2%
Bhutanese2520.2%
Blackfeet1230.1%
Brazilian90.0%
British5300.4%
Bulgarian40.0%
Burmese4700.4%
Cajun120.0%
Canadian2600.2%
Cape Verdean10.0%
Celtic160.0%
Central American1680.1%
Central American Indian170.0%
Cherokee7220.5%
Chilean220.0%
Chippewa1810.1%
Choctaw210.0%
Colombian2140.2%
Colville380.0%
Comanche340.0%
Costa Rican650.1%
Creek400.0%
Croatian1860.1%
Cuban830.1%
Czech1830.1%
Czechoslovakian990.1%
Danish3060.2%
Delaware240.0%
Dominican2560.2%
Dutch4,4403.3%
Dutch West Indian130.0%
Eastern European2110.2%
Ecuadorian330.0%
Egyptian740.1%
English14,87211.1%
Estonian500.0%
Ethiopian240.0%
European1,4791.1%
Fijian80.0%
Finnish6950.5%
French2,9562.2%
French American Indian120.0%
French Canadian1,2500.9%
German22,42716.7%
Greek2350.2%
Guatemalan770.1%
Haitian70.0%
Hmong480.0%
Hungarian6680.5%
Icelander230.0%
Indian (Asian)1620.1%
Indonesian1,7521.3%
Inupiat100.0%
Iraqi170.0%
Irish13,0189.7%
Italian2,6732.0%
Jamaican210.0%
Japanese70.0%
Kenyan3940.3%
Kiowa30.0%
Korean5740.4%
Laotian1720.1%
Latvian90.0%
Lebanese160.0%
Lithuanian3000.2%
Lumbee530.0%
Macedonian1950.2%
Malaysian50.0%
Maltese220.0%
Mexican5,6524.2%
Mexican American Indian1700.1%
Native Hawaiian160.0%
Navajo500.0%
Nigerian190.0%
Northern European930.1%
Norwegian6640.5%
Ottawa310.0%
Pakistani180.0%
Palestinian90.0%
Panamanian10.0%
Paraguayan380.0%
Pennsylvania German1070.1%
Polish4,5713.4%
Portuguese1950.2%
Potawatomi1760.1%
Puerto Rican5660.4%
Romanian440.0%
Russian4100.3%
Salvadoran250.0%
Scandinavian2300.2%
Scotch-Irish8910.7%
Scottish2,4791.8%
Serbian680.1%
Sioux260.0%
Slavic110.0%
Slovak1240.1%
Slovene200.0%
South African130.0%
South American3220.2%
South American Indian220.0%
Spaniard2950.2%
Spanish390.0%
Sri Lankan2370.2%
Subsaharan African6760.5%
Swedish1,0830.8%
Swiss3670.3%
Syrian100.0%
Thai5730.4%
Tohono O'Odham100.0%
Turkish30.0%
Ukrainian1590.1%
Uruguayan50.0%
Venezuelan100.0%
Vietnamese1210.1%
Welsh5660.4%
Yugoslavian1050.1%
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Immigrants in Calhoun County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Calhoun County came from Asia (2,790 | 2.1%), South Eastern Asia (1,784 | 1.3%), Latin America (1,581 | 1.2%), Central America (1,137 | 0.9%), and Mexico (1,074 | 0.8%), together accounting for 6.2% of all Calhoun County residents.
Immigrants in Calhoun County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa3490.3%
Asia2,7902.1%
Bangladesh610.1%
Belgium330.0%
Brazil430.0%
Cameroon100.0%
Canada1220.1%
Caribbean2120.2%
Central America1,1370.9%
Chile220.0%
China1190.1%
Colombia1190.1%
Congo40.0%
Cuba600.0%
Dominican Republic930.1%
Eastern Africa3070.2%
Eastern Asia4980.4%
Eastern Europe960.1%
Ecuador330.0%
Egypt130.0%
El Salvador440.0%
England340.0%
Ethiopia240.0%
Europe6780.5%
Germany2350.2%
Greece140.0%
Guatemala160.0%
Haiti380.0%
Hungary80.0%
India3660.3%
Indonesia280.0%
Iraq90.0%
Ireland190.0%
Italy360.0%
Jamaica210.0%
Japan1130.1%
Kenya2830.2%
Korea2660.2%
Latin America1,5811.2%
Latvia140.0%
Malaysia1830.1%
Mexico1,0740.8%
Middle Africa140.0%
Morocco100.0%
Netherlands140.0%
Nigeria10.0%
North Macedonia210.0%
Northern Africa230.0%
Northern Europe2500.2%
Oceania80.0%
Pakistan50.0%
Panama30.0%
Philippines2200.2%
Poland20.0%
Romania30.0%
Russia320.0%
South America2320.2%
South Central Asia4460.3%
South Eastern Asia1,7841.3%
Southern Europe500.0%
Sweden1740.1%
Thailand90.0%
Uruguay50.0%
Uzbekistan140.0%
Venezuela100.0%
Vietnam830.1%
Western Africa50.0%
Western Asia620.1%
Western Europe2820.2%
Yemen530.0%
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Sex and Age in Calhoun County

Sex and Age in Calhoun County

The most populous age groups in Calhoun County are 60 to 64 Years (4,933 | 7.4%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (4,889 | 7.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Calhoun County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4,045 (6.1%)3,783 (5.6%)
5 to 9 Years4,301 (6.5%)4,258 (6.3%)
10 to 14 Years4,623 (7.0%)4,161 (6.1%)
15 to 19 Years4,854 (7.3%)4,248 (6.3%)
20 to 24 Years4,226 (6.4%)4,058 (6.0%)
25 to 29 Years4,181 (6.3%)4,230 (6.2%)
30 to 34 Years4,033 (6.1%)4,080 (6.0%)
35 to 39 Years3,614 (5.5%)4,245 (6.3%)
40 to 44 Years4,356 (6.6%)3,868 (5.7%)
45 to 49 Years3,925 (5.9%)4,005 (5.9%)
50 to 54 Years4,259 (6.4%)4,228 (6.2%)
55 to 59 Years4,142 (6.2%)4,889 (7.2%)
60 to 64 Years4,933 (7.4%)4,367 (6.4%)
65 to 69 Years3,890 (5.9%)4,189 (6.2%)
70 to 74 Years2,922 (4.4%)3,365 (5.0%)
75 to 79 Years1,828 (2.8%)2,349 (3.5%)
80 to 84 Years1,263 (1.9%)1,647 (2.4%)
85 Years and over835 (1.3%)1,811 (2.7%)
Total66,230 (100.0%)67,781 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Calhoun County

Median Family Size in Calhoun County

The median family size in Calhoun County is 3.12 persons per family, with single female/mother families (7,495 | 23.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.25 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (2,810 | 8.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.82 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Calhoun County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple22,337 (68.4%)3.11
Single Male/Father2,810 (8.6%)2.82
Single Female/Mother7,495 (23.0%)3.25
Total Families32,642 (100.0%)3.12

Median Household Size in Calhoun County

The median household size in Calhoun County is 2.45 persons per household, with single female/mother households (7,495 | 14.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.55 persons per household. non-family households (20,408 | 38.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.21 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Calhoun County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple22,337 (42.1%)3.13
Single Male/Father2,810 (5.3%)3.17
Single Female/Mother7,495 (14.1%)3.55
Non-family20,408 (38.5%)1.21
Total Households53,050 (100.0%)2.45

Household Size by Marriage Status in Calhoun County

Out of a total of 53,050 households in Calhoun County, 32,642 (61.5%) are family households, while 20,408 (38.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 15,954, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 17,265.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Calhoun County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-17,265 (32.5%)
2-Person Households15,954 (30.1%)2,729 (5.1%)
3-Person Households6,834 (12.9%)322 (0.6%)
4-Person Households5,791 (10.9%)68 (0.1%)
5-Person Households2,720 (5.1%)24 (0.1%)
6-Person Households933 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households410 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total32,642 (61.5%)20,408 (38.5%)

Female Fertility in Calhoun County

Fertility by Age in Calhoun County

Average fertility rate in Calhoun County is 48.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 89.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 77.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Calhoun County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years7 (0.5%)2.0
20 to 34 years1,103 (77.7%)89.0
35 to 50 years309 (21.8%)24.0
Total1,419 (100.0%)48.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Calhoun County

70.3% of women with births (1,419) in Calhoun County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 9.1% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Calhoun County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years716 (64.9%)387 (35.1%)
35 to 50 years281 (90.9%)28 (9.1%)
Total998 (70.3%)421 (29.7%)

Fertility by Education in Calhoun County

Average fertility rate in Calhoun County is 48.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 67.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 36.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 35.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Calhoun County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School176 (12.4%)36.0
High School Diploma499 (35.2%)60.0
College or Associate's Degree454 (32.0%)44.0
Bachelor's Degree171 (12.0%)40.0
Graduate Degree119 (8.4%)67.0
Total1,419 (100.0%)48.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Calhoun County

29.7% of women with births in Calhoun County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 46.6% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Calhoun County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School94 (53.4%)82 (46.6%)
High School Diploma288 (57.7%)211 (42.3%)
College or Associate's Degree332 (73.1%)122 (26.9%)
Bachelor's Degree164 (95.9%)7 (4.1%)
Graduate Degree119 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total998 (70.3%)421 (29.7%)

Income in Calhoun County

Income Overview in Calhoun County

Per Capita Income in Calhoun County is $32,047, while median incomes of families and households are $74,187 and $58,191 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income134,011$32,047
Median Family Income32,642$74,187
Mean Family Income32,642$93,385
Median Household Income53,050$58,191
Mean Household Income53,050$77,674
Income Deficit32,642$10,219
Wage / Income Gap (%)134,01124.00%
Wage / Income Gap ($)134,01176.00¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index134,0110.44

Earnings by Sex in Calhoun County

Average Earnings in Calhoun County are $36,554, $41,974 for men and $31,901 for women, a difference of 24.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Calhoun County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male34,623 (51.5%)$41,974
Female32,595 (48.5%)$31,901
Total67,218 (100.0%)$36,554

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Calhoun County

The most common earnings brackets in Calhoun County are $100,000+ for men (3,911 | 11.3%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (2,347 | 7.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Calhoun County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less1,656 (4.8%)1,729 (5.3%)
$2,500 to $4,999944 (2.7%)1,566 (4.8%)
$5,000 to $7,4991,479 (4.3%)1,209 (3.7%)
$7,500 to $9,999934 (2.7%)1,011 (3.1%)
$10,000 to $12,4991,226 (3.5%)1,146 (3.5%)
$12,500 to $14,999680 (2.0%)873 (2.7%)
$15,000 to $17,499929 (2.7%)1,187 (3.6%)
$17,500 to $19,999538 (1.5%)946 (2.9%)
$20,000 to $22,499807 (2.3%)1,405 (4.3%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,229 (3.5%)2,245 (6.9%)
$25,000 to $29,9992,038 (5.9%)2,347 (7.2%)
$30,000 to $34,9991,855 (5.4%)2,080 (6.4%)
$35,000 to $39,9992,123 (6.1%)2,008 (6.2%)
$40,000 to $44,9992,108 (6.1%)1,870 (5.7%)
$45,000 to $49,9992,037 (5.9%)1,773 (5.4%)
$50,000 to $54,9991,681 (4.9%)1,549 (4.8%)
$55,000 to $64,9992,855 (8.3%)1,953 (6.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9992,167 (6.3%)1,699 (5.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,426 (9.9%)2,248 (6.9%)
$100,000+3,911 (11.3%)1,751 (5.4%)
Total34,623 (100.0%)32,595 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Calhoun County

Average earnings in Calhoun County are $46,927 for men and $36,328 for women, a difference of 22.6%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $90,250, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $34,155. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $75,205, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $22,599.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Calhoun County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$34,155$22,599
High School Diploma$41,358$31,489
College or Associate's Degree$51,310$32,719
Bachelor's Degree$70,122$48,932
Graduate Degree$90,250$75,205
Total$46,927$36,328

Family Income in Calhoun County

Family Income Brackets in Calhoun County

According to the Calhoun County family income data, there are 6,300 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.3% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 881 families (2.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Calhoun County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0009142.8%
$10,000 to $14,9998812.7%
$15,000 to $24,9991,7305.3%
$25,000 to $34,9992,8728.8%
$35,000 to $49,9993,78611.6%
$50,000 to $74,9996,30019.3%
$75,000 to $99,9995,12515.7%
$100,000 to $149,9995,68017.4%
$150,000 to $199,9993,0039.2%
$200,000+2,3187.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Calhoun County

7+ person families (338 | 1.0%) account for the highest median family income in Calhoun County with $111,202 per family, while 2-person families (17,095 | 52.4%) have the highest median income of $33,716 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Calhoun County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families17,095 (52.4%)$67,433
3-Person Families6,691 (20.5%)$79,469
4-Person Families5,384 (16.5%)$90,619
5-Person Families2,489 (7.6%)$75,302
6-Person Families645 (2.0%)$80,694
7+ Person Families338 (1.0%)$111,202
Total32,642 (100.0%)$74,187

Family Income by Number of Earners in Calhoun County

The median family income in Calhoun County is $74,187, with families comprising 3+ earners (3,291) having the highest median family income of $135,681, while families with 1 earner (11,047) have the lowest median family income of $50,180, accounting for 10.1% and 33.8% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Calhoun County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners6,516 (20.0%)$52,737
1 Earner11,047 (33.8%)$50,180
2 Earners11,788 (36.1%)$99,222
3+ Earners3,291 (10.1%)$135,681
Total32,642 (100.0%)$74,187

Household Income in Calhoun County

Household Income Brackets in Calhoun County

With 10,186 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Calhoun County, accounting for 19.2% of all households. In contrast, only 2,228 households (4.2%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Calhoun County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002,2284.2%
$10,000 to $14,9992,5994.9%
$15,000 to $24,9994,9879.4%
$25,000 to $34,9995,67610.7%
$35,000 to $49,9997,37413.9%
$50,000 to $74,99910,18619.2%
$75,000 to $99,9997,16213.5%
$100,000 to $149,9996,73712.7%
$150,000 to $199,9993,4486.5%
$200,000+2,6525.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Calhoun County

The median household income in Calhoun County is $58,191, with the highest median household income of $73,163 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 20,044 households (37.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $39,929, with 1,668 households (3.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Calhoun County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,668 (3.1%)$39,929
25 to 44 Years16,119 (30.4%)$59,632
45 to 64 Years20,044 (37.8%)$73,163
65+ Years15,219 (28.7%)$46,794
Total53,050 (100.0%)$58,191

Poverty in Calhoun County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Calhoun County

With 14.3% poverty level for males and 15.3% for females among the residents of Calhoun County, under 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1,141 males (28.6%) and 1,091 females (29.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Calhoun County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,141 (28.6%)1,091 (29.4%)
5 Years146 (15.8%)169 (21.1%)
6 to 11 Years1,155 (21.8%)1,135 (23.9%)
12 to 14 Years536 (21.5%)621 (23.4%)
15 Years151 (20.1%)118 (13.7%)
16 and 17 Years490 (22.3%)189 (11.7%)
18 to 24 Years590 (11.1%)859 (17.2%)
25 to 34 Years878 (11.0%)1,785 (21.6%)
35 to 44 Years1,121 (14.3%)1,124 (13.9%)
45 to 54 Years858 (10.6%)573 (7.0%)
55 to 64 Years1,258 (13.9%)983 (10.6%)
65 to 74 Years699 (10.5%)905 (12.2%)
75 Years and over211 (5.5%)574 (10.5%)
Total9,234 (14.3%)10,126 (15.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Calhoun County

According to the poverty statistics in Calhoun County, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 94.5% of males and 93.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Calhoun County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,841 (71.4%)2,620 (70.6%)
5 Years781 (84.3%)630 (78.8%)
6 to 11 Years4,143 (78.2%)3,616 (76.1%)
12 to 14 Years1,958 (78.5%)2,035 (76.6%)
15 Years600 (79.9%)746 (86.3%)
16 and 17 Years1,709 (77.7%)1,425 (88.3%)
18 to 24 Years4,726 (88.9%)4,126 (82.8%)
25 to 34 Years7,119 (89.0%)6,479 (78.4%)
35 to 44 Years6,738 (85.7%)6,938 (86.1%)
45 to 54 Years7,229 (89.4%)7,625 (93.0%)
55 to 64 Years7,795 (86.1%)8,249 (89.3%)
65 to 74 Years5,978 (89.5%)6,519 (87.8%)
75 Years and over3,611 (94.5%)4,908 (89.5%)
Total55,228 (85.7%)55,916 (84.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Calhoun County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Calhoun County show that 4.4% or 980 of the total 22,337 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 12.2%, comprising of 197 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.8%, which includes 5 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Calhoun County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children13,730 (96.4%)515 (3.6%)
1 or 2 Children6,037 (95.8%)263 (4.2%)
3 or 4 Children1,414 (87.8%)197 (12.2%)
5 or more Children176 (97.2%)5 (2.8%)
Total21,357 (95.6%)980 (4.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Calhoun County

According to the poverty data in Calhoun County, 14.3% or 401 single-father households and 26.6% or 1,996 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 87 households (39.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 53 households (62.4%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Calhoun County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children57 (4.1%)194 (7.3%)
1 or 2 Children257 (21.4%)1,088 (30.0%)
3 or 4 Children87 (39.0%)661 (59.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)53 (62.4%)
Total401 (14.3%)1,996 (26.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Calhoun County

The poverty data for Calhoun County shows that 980 of the married-couple family households (4.4%) and 2,397 of the single-parent households (23.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 197 households (12.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 53 household (58.9%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Calhoun County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children515 (3.6%)251 (6.2%)
1 or 2 Children263 (4.2%)1,345 (27.9%)
3 or 4 Children197 (12.2%)748 (55.8%)
5 or more Children5 (2.8%)53 (58.9%)
Total980 (4.4%)2,397 (23.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Calhoun County

Employment by Class of Employer in Calhoun County

Among the 58,169 employed individuals in Calhoun County, private company employees (41,236 | 70.9%), not-for-profit organizations (5,787 | 10.0%), and local government employees (4,656 | 8.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Calhoun County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees41,23670.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1,1722.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2,3034.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations5,78710.0%
Local Government Employees4,6568.0%
State Government Employees9841.7%
Federal Government Employees1,9883.4%
Unpaid Family Workers430.1%
Total58,169100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Calhoun County

According to the labor force statistics for Calhoun County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (107,217), 59.7% or 64,009 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.8% or 4,353 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 83.3% or 13,675 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 19.7% or 614 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Calhoun County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years3,119 (41.7%)614 (19.7%)
20 to 24 Years6,511 (78.6%)807 (12.4%)
25 to 29 Years6,947 (82.6%)722 (10.4%)
30 to 34 Years6,466 (79.7%)362 (5.6%)
35 to 44 Years13,220 (82.2%)701 (5.3%)
45 to 54 Years13,675 (83.3%)697 (5.1%)
55 to 59 Years6,114 (67.7%)183 (3.0%)
60 to 64 Years4,576 (49.2%)188 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years2,945 (20.5%)68 (2.3%)
75 Years and over487 (5.0%)8 (1.6%)
Total64,009 (59.7%)4,353 (6.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Calhoun County

According to labor force statistics for Calhoun County, 75.7% of individuals (50,988) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (67,355) are in the labor force, with 5.6% or 2,855 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.6% or 13,124 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 17.5% or 536 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Calhoun County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School3,061 (53.2%)1,007 (17.5%)
High School Diploma16,230 (70.9%)1,190 (5.2%)
College / Associate Degree18,585 (78.9%)1,366 (5.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher13,124 (86.6%)439 (2.9%)
Total50,988 (75.7%)3,772 (5.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Calhoun County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Calhoun County are Management (5,803 | 9.8%), Community & Social Service (4,953 | 8.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (3,420 | 5.7%), Education Instruction & Library (3,015 | 5.1%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (2,618 | 4.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Calhoun County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Calhoun County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (81.7%), Computers & Mathematics (75.4%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (74.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (79.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (76.0%), and Health Technologists (73.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Calhoun County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management2,933 (50.5%)2,870 (49.5%)
Business & Financial1,005 (45.9%)1,183 (54.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science1,952 (74.6%)666 (25.4%)
Computers & Mathematics821 (75.4%)268 (24.6%)
Architecture & Engineering828 (81.7%)185 (18.3%)
Life, Physical & Social Science303 (58.7%)213 (41.3%)
Community & Social Service 1,344 (27.1%)3,609 (72.9%)
Education, Arts & Media379 (38.6%)603 (61.4%)
Legal Services & Support93 (31.9%)199 (68.1%)
Education Instruction & Library608 (20.2%)2,407 (79.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment264 (39.8%)400 (60.2%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating819 (23.9%)2,601 (76.0%)
Health Technologists615 (26.3%)1,727 (73.7%)
Total (Category)8,053 (42.4%)10,929 (57.6%)
Total (Overall)30,517 (51.2%)29,031 (48.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Calhoun County are Food Preparation & Serving (3,750 | 6.3%), Healthcare Support (2,393 | 4.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (2,378 | 4.0%), Personal Care & Service (1,344 | 2.3%), and Security & Protection (963 | 1.6%).
Services Occupations in Calhoun County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Calhoun County, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (93.0%), Security & Protection (86.2%), and Law Enforcement (78.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (87.9%), Personal Care & Service (59.5%), and Food Preparation & Serving (58.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Calhoun County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support289 (12.1%)2,104 (87.9%)
Security & Protection830 (86.2%)133 (13.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention464 (93.0%)35 (7.0%)
Law Enforcement366 (78.9%)98 (21.1%)
Food Preparation & Serving1,558 (41.5%)2,192 (58.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance1,473 (61.9%)905 (38.1%)
Personal Care & Service544 (40.5%)800 (59.5%)
Total (Category)4,694 (43.3%)6,134 (56.7%)
Total (Overall)30,517 (51.2%)29,031 (48.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Calhoun County are Office & Administration (6,086 | 10.2%), and Sales & Related (5,051 | 8.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Calhoun County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Calhoun County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related2,135 (42.3%)2,916 (57.7%)
Office & Administration1,379 (22.7%)4,707 (77.3%)
Total (Category)3,514 (31.6%)7,623 (68.4%)
Total (Overall)30,517 (51.2%)29,031 (48.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Calhoun County are Construction & Extraction (2,634 | 4.4%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (2,167 | 3.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (352 | 0.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Calhoun County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Calhoun County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry255 (72.4%)97 (27.6%)
Construction & Extraction2,536 (96.3%)98 (3.7%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair2,116 (97.7%)51 (2.4%)
Total (Category)4,907 (95.2%)246 (4.8%)
Total (Overall)30,517 (51.2%)29,031 (48.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Calhoun County are Production (8,067 | 13.6%), Material Moving (3,341 | 5.6%), and Transportation (2,040 | 3.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Calhoun County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Calhoun County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production5,198 (64.4%)2,869 (35.6%)
Transportation1,629 (79.8%)411 (20.2%)
Material Moving2,522 (75.5%)819 (24.5%)
Total (Category)9,349 (69.5%)4,099 (30.5%)
Total (Overall)30,517 (51.2%)29,031 (48.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Calhoun County

Employment Industries in Calhoun County

The major employment industries in Calhoun County include Manufacturing (12,614 | 21.2%), Health Care & Social Assistance (9,239 | 15.5%), Retail Trade (6,804 | 11.4%), Educational Services (4,846 | 8.1%), and Accommodation & Food Services (4,429 | 7.4%).
Employment Industries in Calhoun County

Employment Industries by Sex in Calhoun County

The Calhoun County industries that see more men than women are Utilities (90.6%), Construction (89.4%), and Transportation & Warehousing (78.9%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (79.5%), Educational Services (73.1%), and Enterprise Management (69.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Calhoun County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting739 (69.2%)329 (30.8%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction23 (56.1%)18 (43.9%)
Construction2,813 (89.4%)335 (10.6%)
Manufacturing8,664 (68.7%)3,950 (31.3%)
Wholesale Trade522 (68.0%)246 (32.0%)
Retail Trade3,051 (44.8%)3,753 (55.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing1,921 (78.9%)515 (21.1%)
Utilities310 (90.6%)32 (9.4%)
Information309 (48.7%)326 (51.3%)
Finance & Insurance554 (38.7%)876 (61.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing534 (61.2%)338 (38.8%)
Professional & Scientific953 (50.5%)933 (49.5%)
Enterprise Management16 (30.8%)36 (69.2%)
Administrative & Support1,397 (66.0%)719 (34.0%)
Educational Services1,304 (26.9%)3,542 (73.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,892 (20.5%)7,347 (79.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation908 (51.6%)852 (48.4%)
Accommodation & Food Services2,005 (45.3%)2,424 (54.7%)
Public Administration1,211 (50.0%)1,213 (50.0%)
Total30,517 (51.2%)29,031 (48.7%)

Education in Calhoun County

School Enrollment in Calhoun County

The most common levels of schooling among the 30,589 students in Calhoun County are high school (7,140 | 23.3%), middle school (6,907 | 22.6%), and college / undergraduate (6,161 | 20.1%).
School Enrollment in Calhoun County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,7595.8%
Kindergarten1,8396.0%
Elementary School6,16020.1%
Middle School6,90722.6%
High School7,14023.3%
College / Undergraduate6,16120.1%
Graduate / Professional6232.0%
Total30,589100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Calhoun County

Out of a total of 30,589 students who are enrolled in schools in Calhoun County, 4,099 (13.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 26,490 (86.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 837 (33.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 5,115 (94.3% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Calhoun County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds850 (68.5%)391 (31.5%)
5 to 9 Year Old7,058 (90.6%)736 (9.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds7,965 (94.0%)509 (6.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds5,115 (94.3%)312 (5.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds1,669 (66.6%)837 (33.4%)
20 to 24 Year Olds1,860 (70.4%)783 (29.6%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,008 (75.7%)324 (24.3%)
35 Years and over960 (81.9%)212 (18.1%)
Total26,490 (86.6%)4,099 (13.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Calhoun County

Business (3,996 | 18.1%), education (3,823 | 17.3%), science & technology (2,774 | 12.6%), arts & humanities (1,990 | 9.0%), and engineering (1,541 | 7.0%) are the most common fields of study among 22,097 individuals in Calhoun County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Calhoun County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics7043.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1,3436.1%
Physical & Health Sciences6502.9%
Psychology8433.8%
Social Sciences1,2475.6%
Engineering1,5417.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies930.4%
Science & Technology2,77412.6%
Business3,99618.1%
Education3,82317.3%
Literature & Languages8443.8%
Liberal Arts & History8543.9%
Visual & Performing Arts5352.4%
Communications8603.9%
Arts & Humanities1,9909.0%
Total22,097100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Calhoun County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Calhoun County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Calhoun County are males with 2 vehicles (12,919, accounting for 43.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (11,297, making up 46.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Calhoun County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle916 (3.1%)766 (2.8%)
1 Vehicle5,866 (19.6%)6,785 (24.5%)
2 Vehicles12,919 (43.2%)11,297 (40.8%)
3 Vehicles6,634 (22.2%)5,938 (21.4%)
4 Vehicles2,568 (8.6%)2,238 (8.1%)
5 or more Vehicles971 (3.3%)681 (2.5%)
Total29,874 (100.0%)27,705 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Calhoun County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Calhoun County are 10 to 14 minutes (10,848 commuters, 19.9%), 15 to 19 minutes (10,251 commuters, 18.8%), and 20 to 24 minutes (8,378 commuters, 15.4%).
Commute Time in Calhoun County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2,0363.7%
5 to 9 Minutes7,57813.9%
10 to 14 Minutes10,84819.9%
15 to 19 Minutes10,25118.8%
20 to 24 Minutes8,37815.4%
25 to 29 Minutes2,9915.5%
30 to 34 Minutes5,1109.4%
35 to 39 Minutes1,2902.4%
40 to 44 Minutes1,3042.4%
45 to 59 Minutes2,2384.1%
60 to 89 Minutes1,5112.8%
90 or more Minutes8831.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Calhoun County

The most common commute times in Calhoun County are 15 to 19 minutes (5,374 commuters, 18.9%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (5,677 commuters, 21.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Calhoun County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,101 (3.9%)935 (3.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes3,581 (12.6%)3,997 (15.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes5,171 (18.2%)5,677 (21.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes5,374 (18.9%)4,877 (18.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes4,756 (16.7%)3,622 (14.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes1,621 (5.7%)1,370 (5.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes2,528 (8.9%)2,582 (10.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes715 (2.5%)575 (2.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes842 (3.0%)462 (1.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes1,290 (4.5%)948 (3.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes819 (2.9%)692 (2.7%)
90 or more Minutes663 (2.3%)220 (0.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Calhoun County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Calhoun County are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (3,091, 10.9%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (3,646, 14.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Calhoun County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM2,595 (9.1%)1,233 (4.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,867 (6.6%)857 (3.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,730 (6.1%)1,190 (4.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM3,091 (10.9%)1,853 (7.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM3,073 (10.8%)2,866 (11.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM2,747 (9.7%)3,342 (12.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM2,801 (9.8%)3,646 (14.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM1,735 (6.1%)2,444 (9.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM1,067 (3.7%)1,116 (4.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM884 (3.1%)1,215 (4.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM710 (2.5%)901 (3.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM480 (1.7%)444 (1.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM2,985 (10.5%)2,730 (10.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM2,696 (9.5%)2,120 (8.2%)
Total28,461 (100.0%)25,957 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Calhoun County

Occupancy by Ownership in Calhoun County

Of the total 53,050 dwellings in Calhoun County, owner-occupied units account for 38,018 (71.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 15,032 (28.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Calhoun County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units38,01871.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units15,03228.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units53,050100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Calhoun County

Occupancy by Household Size in Calhoun County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household17,26532.5%
2-Person Household18,68335.2%
3-Person Household7,15613.5%
4+ Person Household9,94618.8%
Total Housing Units53,050100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Calhoun County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Calhoun County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household9,970 (57.8%)7,295 (42.2%)
2-Person Household14,849 (79.5%)3,834 (20.5%)
3-Person Household5,461 (76.3%)1,695 (23.7%)
4+ Person Household7,738 (77.8%)2,208 (22.2%)
Total Housing Units38,018 (71.7%)15,032 (28.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Calhoun County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Calhoun County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School2,322 (58.3%)1,661 (41.7%)
High School Diploma11,320 (65.5%)5,970 (34.5%)
College/Associate Degree14,345 (73.3%)5,229 (26.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher10,031 (82.2%)2,172 (17.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Calhoun County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Calhoun County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years9,22217.4%
35 to 44 Years8,56516.2%
45 to 54 Years9,14117.2%
55 to 64 Years10,90320.5%
65 to 74 Years8,91616.8%
75 to 84 Years4,6488.8%
85 Years and Over1,6553.1%
Total53,050100.0%

Housing Finances in Calhoun County

Median Income by Occupancy in Calhoun County

Median Income by Occupancy in Calhoun County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied38,018 (71.7%)$70,599
Renter-Occupied15,032 (28.3%)$35,434
Average53,050 (100.0%)$58,191

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Calhoun County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Calhoun County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000524 (1.4%)700 (4.7%)
$5,000 to $9,999449 (1.2%)548 (3.6%)
$10,000 to $14,999955 (2.5%)1,637 (10.9%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,235 (3.3%)1,112 (7.4%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,323 (3.5%)1,294 (8.6%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,546 (9.3%)2,131 (14.2%)
$35,000 to $49,9994,813 (12.7%)2,566 (17.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9997,376 (19.4%)2,815 (18.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,929 (15.6%)1,232 (8.2%)
$100,000 to $149,9996,241 (16.4%)497 (3.3%)
$150,000 or more5,627 (14.8%)500 (3.3%)
Total38,018 (100.0%)15,032 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Calhoun County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Calhoun County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,724 (4.5%)542 (3.6%)
$300 to $4995,985 (15.7%)987 (6.6%)
$500 to $7999,255 (24.3%)4,005 (26.6%)
$800 to $9995,265 (13.9%)3,916 (26.1%)
$1,000 to $1,4998,885 (23.4%)4,263 (28.4%)
$1,500 to $1,9994,077 (10.7%)541 (3.6%)
$2,000 to $2,4991,479 (3.9%)109 (0.7%)
$2,500 to $2,999659 (1.7%)16 (0.1%)
$3,000 or more689 (1.8%)115 (0.8%)
Total38,018 (100.0%)15,032 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Calhoun County

Housing Structures in Calhoun County

Housing Structures in Calhoun County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached39,92575.3%
Single Unit, Attached5281.0%
2 Unit Apartments1,2642.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,1562.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,3792.6%
10 or more Apartments5,97411.3%
Mobile Home / Other2,8245.3%
Total53,050100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Calhoun County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Calhoun County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached35,249 (88.3%)4,676 (11.7%)
Single Unit, Attached361 (68.4%)167 (31.6%)
2 Unit Apartments128 (10.1%)1,136 (89.9%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments95 (8.2%)1,061 (91.8%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments62 (4.5%)1,317 (95.5%)
10 or more Apartments155 (2.6%)5,819 (97.4%)
Mobile Home / Other1,968 (69.7%)856 (30.3%)
Total38,018 (71.7%)15,032 (28.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Calhoun County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Calhoun County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room35 (0.1%)489 (3.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms652 (1.7%)2,822 (18.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms10,477 (27.6%)7,935 (52.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms15,763 (41.5%)3,198 (21.3%)
8 or more Rooms11,091 (29.2%)588 (3.9%)
Total38,018 (100.0%)15,032 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Calhoun County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Calhoun County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas29,193 (76.8%)10,979 (73.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas3,678 (9.7%)418 (2.8%)
Electricity1,865 (4.9%)3,163 (21.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene569 (1.5%)106 (0.7%)
Coal or Coke8 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels2,632 (6.9%)285 (1.9%)
No Fuel Used73 (0.2%)81 (0.5%)
Total38,018 (100.0%)15,032 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Calhoun County

Household Vehicle Usage in Calhoun County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,199 (3.2%)2,706 (18.0%)
1 Vehicle10,869 (28.6%)8,537 (56.8%)
2 Vehicles16,520 (43.4%)2,998 (19.9%)
3 or more Vehicles9,430 (24.8%)791 (5.3%)
Total38,018 (100.0%)15,032 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Calhoun County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Calhoun County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units15,40622,612
Median Property Value$117,800$149,200
Median Household Income$56,663$4,252
Monthly Housing Costs$517$673
Real Estate Taxes$1,941$648

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Calhoun County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Calhoun County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0002,920 (19.0%)1,356 (6.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9993,647 (23.7%)5,008 (22.2%)
$100,000 to $299,9996,973 (45.3%)13,298 (58.8%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,415 (9.2%)2,397 (10.6%)
$500,000 to $749,999283 (1.8%)386 (1.7%)
$750,000 to $999,99959 (0.4%)125 (0.5%)
$1,000,000 or more109 (0.7%)42 (0.2%)
Total15,406 (100.0%)22,612 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Calhoun County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Calhoun County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000508 (3.3%)569 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $24,9992,129 (13.8%)465 (2.1%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,794 (11.6%)1,384 (6.1%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,394 (15.5%)1,752 (7.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,081 (20.0%)2,419 (10.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,139 (13.9%)4,295 (19.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,986 (12.9%)3,790 (16.8%)
$150,000 or more1,375 (8.9%)4,255 (18.8%)
Total15,406 (100.0%)22,612 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Calhoun County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Calhoun County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x7,754 (50.3%)81,980 (362.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x2,498 (16.2%)12,427 (55.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x1,413 (9.2%)4,778 (21.1%)
4.0x or more3,603 (23.4%)2,119 (9.4%)
Total15,406 (100.0%)22,612 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Calhoun County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Calhoun County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8001,620 (10.5%)78 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,4994,004 (26.0%)1,132 (5.0%)
$800 to $1,4998,922 (57.9%)4,706 (20.8%)
Total15,406 (100.0%)22,612 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Calhoun County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Calhoun County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Calhoun County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years9,109 (94.9%)490 (5.1%)
6 to 18 Years21,618 (95.2%)1,093 (4.8%)
19 to 25 Years10,401 (88.1%)1,409 (11.9%)
26 to 34 Years13,173 (91.0%)1,303 (9.0%)
35 to 44 Years14,473 (91.2%)1,393 (8.8%)
45 to 54 Years15,333 (94.3%)931 (5.7%)
55 to 64 Years17,239 (94.3%)1,046 (5.7%)
65 to 74 Years14,082 (99.9%)19 (0.1%)
75 Years and older9,304 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total124,732 (94.2%)7,684 (5.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Calhoun County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Calhoun County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born9,109 (94.9%)490 (5.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen21,618 (95.2%)1,093 (4.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen10,401 (88.1%)1,409 (11.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Calhoun County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Calhoun County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00015,875 (94.2%)987 (5.9%)
$25,000 to $49,99924,650 (91.2%)2,388 (8.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99923,881 (93.3%)1,701 (6.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99917,677 (95.3%)866 (4.7%)
$100,000 and over40,224 (96.0%)1,690 (4.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Calhoun County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Calhoun County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 64,597 (47.9%)5,289 (55.1%)
6 to 18 Years8,871 (39.1%)14,436 (63.6%)
19 to 25 Years2,810 (23.8%)7,880 (66.7%)
25 to 34 Years4,153 (28.7%)9,432 (65.2%)
35 to 44 Years4,020 (25.3%)11,139 (70.2%)
45 to 54 Years3,218 (19.8%)12,582 (77.4%)
55 to 64 Years5,213 (28.5%)13,313 (72.8%)
65 to 74 Years13,748 (97.5%)9,052 (64.2%)
75 Years and over9,278 (99.7%)6,426 (69.1%)
Total55,908 (42.2%)89,549 (67.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Calhoun County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Calhoun County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years12 (0.3%)21 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years647 (5.4%)446 (4.1%)
18 to 34 Years1,311 (9.4%)1,119 (8.0%)
35 to 64 Years3,919 (15.7%)3,507 (13.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,766 (26.5%)1,699 (22.9%)
75 Years and over1,765 (46.2%)2,691 (49.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Calhoun County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Calhoun County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years52 (0.4%)6 (0.1%)
18 to 34 Years128 (0.9%)64 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years926 (3.7%)548 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years534 (8.0%)343 (4.6%)
75 Years and over1,063 (27.8%)1,111 (20.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Calhoun County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7 (0.2%)21 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years72 (0.6%)97 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years225 (1.6%)190 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years664 (2.7%)475 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years241 (3.6%)247 (3.3%)
75 Years and over160 (4.2%)525 (9.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Calhoun County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years497 (4.2%)367 (3.4%)
18 to 34 Years978 (7.0%)766 (5.4%)
35 to 64 Years1,715 (6.9%)1,462 (5.7%)
65 to 74 Years347 (5.2%)313 (4.2%)
75 Years and over301 (7.9%)1,148 (20.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Calhoun County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years99 (0.8%)42 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years155 (1.1%)210 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years1,649 (6.6%)2,252 (8.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,117 (16.7%)1,240 (16.7%)
75 Years and over852 (22.3%)1,798 (32.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Calhoun County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years146 (1.2%)75 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years232 (1.7%)85 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years557 (2.2%)721 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years237 (3.5%)338 (4.5%)
75 Years and over303 (7.9%)754 (13.8%)

Technology Access in Calhoun County

Computing Device Access in Calhoun County

Computing Device Access in Calhoun County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop38,29572.2%
Smartphone44,18483.3%
Tablet28,58853.9%
No Computing Device4,2988.1%
Total53,050100.0%

Internet Access in Calhoun County

Internet Access in Calhoun County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet780.2%
Broadband Home33,39462.9%
Cellular Data Only9,47017.8%
Satellite Internet3,8707.3%
No Internet6,80112.8%
Total53,050100.0%

Calhoun County Summary

Calhoun County is located in the south-central region of Michigan, and is part of the Battle Creek Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county is bordered by Kalamazoo County to the north, Jackson County to the east, Eaton County to the south, and Barry County to the west. The county seat is Marshall, and the largest city is Battle Creek. As of the 2010 census, the population of Calhoun County was 136,146.

History

Calhoun County was established in 1829 and named after John C. Calhoun, the seventh Vice President of the United States. The county was originally part of Kalamazoo County, but was split off in 1829. The county was initially divided into two townships, Marshall and Emmett. In 1833, the townships of Albion and Newton were added, and in 1839, the townships of Bedford and Pennfield were added.
The county was largely agricultural in the 19th century, with the main crops being wheat, corn, and oats. The county also had a number of sawmills and gristmills, as well as a number of small manufacturing businesses.
In the late 19th century, the county began to industrialize, with the Battle Creek Sanitarium and the Battle Creek Toasted Corn Flake Company (now known as Kellogg's) being established in the county. The county also became a major center for the automotive industry, with the establishment of the King Motor Car Company in Battle Creek in 1908.

Geography

Calhoun County is located in the south-central region of Michigan, and is part of the Battle Creek Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county is bordered by Kalamazoo County to the north, Jackson County to the east, Eaton County to the south, and Barry County to the west. The county has a total area of 576 square miles, of which 573 square miles is land and 3 square miles is water.
The county is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern and eastern parts of the county. The Kalamazoo River runs through the county, and there are several small lakes and ponds scattered throughout the county.

Economy

Calhoun County has a diverse economy, with a mix of manufacturing, agriculture, and service industries. The county is home to several major employers, including Kellogg's, Denso Manufacturing, and the Battle Creek VA Medical Center.
Agriculture is an important part of the county's economy, with the main crops being corn, soybeans, wheat, and hay. The county also has a number of livestock farms, including dairy, beef, and poultry farms.
The county also has a number of manufacturing businesses, including automotive parts, food processing, and medical equipment. The county is also home to a number of service industries, including healthcare, education, and retail.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Calhoun County was 136,146. The racial makeup of the county was 87.3% White, 8.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $45,945, and the median income for a family was $54,945. The per capita income for the county was $22,945. About 11.2% of the population was below the poverty line.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Calhoun County?
Total Population of Calhoun County is 134,011.
What is the Total Male Population of Calhoun County?
Total Male Population of Calhoun County is 66,230.
What is the Total Female Population of Calhoun County?
Total Female Population of Calhoun County is 67,781.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Calhoun County?
There are 97.71 Males per 100 Females in Calhoun County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Calhoun County?
There are 102.34 Females per 100 Males in Calhoun County.
What is the Median Population Age in Calhoun County?
Median Population Age in Calhoun County is 40.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Calhoun County
Average Family Size in Calhoun County is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Calhoun County
Average Household Size in Calhoun County is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Calhoun County?
Per Capita income in Calhoun County is $32,047.
What is the Median Family Income in Calhoun County?
Median Family Income in Calhoun County is $74,187.
What is the Median Household income in Calhoun County?
Median Household Income in Calhoun County is $58,191.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Calhoun County?
Income or Wage Gap in Calhoun County is 24.0%.
Women in Calhoun County earn 76.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Calhoun County?
Family Income Deficit in Calhoun County is $10,219.
Families that are below poverty line in Calhoun County earn $10,219 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Calhoun County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Calhoun County is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Calhoun County?
There are 64,009 People in the Labor Forcein in Calhoun County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Calhoun County?
59.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Calhoun County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Calhoun County?
Unemployment Rate in Calhoun County is 6.8%.