City profile · Mississippi · Census ACS 2023

Calhoun City, MS

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Calhoun City - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

1,804
Residents
$45,439
Median income
$85,600
Median home
$842
Median rent (state)

Calhoun City - the verdict

Calhoun City ranks in the 13th percentile for household income nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS.

13th
percentile, household income
5th
percentile, home value
1st
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Calhoun City, MS

Mississippi's Calhoun City is a small town, with 1,804 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Median household income here is $45,439 per year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 9.6%. Calhoun City's housing stock carries a median value of $85,600, and the median resident age is 44.7 years. 12.1% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 46.0% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 0 residential building permits were authorized in Calhoun City (No Permits), per Census BPS data. NOAA puts Calhoun City's yearly average temperature at 62.8°F with 57.9 inches of precipitation per year and 0.8 inches of snowfall.

Living costs in Mississippi run below the national norm: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Mississippi at 87.0 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Well Below Average). Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $842 monthly. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Mississippi run around $223, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. Workers in Calhoun City report an average commute of 29.8 minutes, with 90.6% driving alone and 0.1% working from home. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 27.7 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very Low).

Population

1,804 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Mississippi

Median Household Income

$45,439 /yr

Poverty 9.6%

Cost of Living Index (state)

87.0 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Mississippi average

How does Calhoun City compare to other US cities?

Here's how Calhoun City stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 13% higher than other cities
Home value 5% pricier than other cities
Median rent 1% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Calhoun City's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Mississippi, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

13thIncome percentile

13th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Calhoun City's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$85,600 Among the most affordable more affordable than 95% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Above this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Calhoun City $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Calhoun City, MS Calhoun City, MS's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Calhoun City, MS-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Calhoun City, MS median $45,439/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Calhoun City, MS's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Calhoun City, MS. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 12.1%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 9.6%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 46.0%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
1,804
Median Income
$45,439
Median Home Value
$85,600
Median Age
44.7
Poverty Rate
9.6%
Labor force participation
46.0%
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%

Climate

Avg Temperature
62.8°F
Annual Precipitation
57.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.8"

Schools

Total Schools
2
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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1,450 residents1,500 residents1,550 residents 202020212022202320242025 1,529 residents 1,459 residents ▼ -4.6%
Calhoun City's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

Total Permits (2024)
0
housing units authorized
Single-Family
0
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 0
2020 0
2021 0
2022 20
2023 0
2024 0

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
29.8 minutes
Drive Alone
90.6%
Carpool
9.3%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
0.1%

Based on 690 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Mississippi - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$135
avg/month
Natural Gas
$50
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$38
avg/month
Total Utilities
$223
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Mississippi state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Mississippi state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Calhoun City sits in

Cost of Living Index
87.0
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$842/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
27.7 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Mississippi

Terry
1,809 people
Collinsville
1,849 people
Raymond
1,856 people
Mantachie
1,745 people
Rosedale
1,871 people
Itta Bena
1,735 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Calhoun City's 1,804 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Byers, CO
1,804 people
Henryville, IN
1,804 people
Mitchell, NE
1,804 people
Seaside Park, NJ
1,804 people
Swartzville, PA
1,804 people
Buffalo, TX
1,804 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Calhoun City's $45,439 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Paris, TX
$45,439 median income
Wilson, TX
$45,441 median income
Port Richey, FL
$45,435 median income
Portland, IN
$45,431 median income
Folkston, GA
$45,453 median income
Erwin, TN
$45,422 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Calhoun City, MS Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Calhoun City, MS - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 64.4% 34.5% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 0.4% White 64.4% Black or African American 34.5% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.0% Two or more races 1.2% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Calhoun City compares to nearby Mississippi cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Calhoun City (this city) 1,804 $45,439
Terry 1,809 $48,354
Collinsville 1,849 $78,750
Raymond 1,856 $46,875
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MS NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Calhoun City, MS?

What is the population of Calhoun City, MS? +

The population of Calhoun City, MS stands at 1,804 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Calhoun City, MS? +

The median household income in Calhoun City is $45,439 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Calhoun City? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Calhoun City; the closest available measure is the Mississippi state average, a cost of living index of 87.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Mississippi vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Calhoun City, MS? +

Homes in Calhoun City carry a median value of $85,600, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Calhoun City? +

Climate normals put Calhoun City's yearly average temperature at 62.8°F, 57.9 inches of precipitation, and 0.8 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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