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Calhoun County, Alabama
Calhoun County, Alabama. Calhoun County had 115,834 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.5% since 2020, while Alabama grew 3.3%. It holds 15 places (9 cities, villages and boroughs and 6 census-designated) and 38 census tracts. GEOID 01015.
Calhoun County is the county of the Anniston-Oxford, AL metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
115,834
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 116,441 · ACS 2020-2024: 116,090
Median household income
$55,029
±$2,763 (90% margin)
Alabama: $63,999
Median home value
$156,600
±$5,832 (90% margin)
Alabama: $209,900
Median gross rent
$826
±$31 (90% margin)
Alabama: $1,007
How many people live in Calhoun County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 116,441 residents in Calhoun County. The Census Bureau estimates 115,834 for July 1, 2025, down 0.5% since 2020, while Alabama grew 3.3%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 116,090 over 606 square miles of land.
| Measure | Calhoun County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 116,090 | 5,086,768 | +1,472 |
| Households | 45,015±664 | 1,997,247 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.48±0.04 | 2.48 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 53,361±67 | 2,337,265 | −270 |
Calhoun County's population since 2000
From 112,249 in 2000 to 115,834 in 2025: up 3.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Calhoun County?
Calhoun County holds 15 places: 9 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 6 census-designated places. The largest is Anniston with 20,930 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Anniston | 21,564 | $46,668 |
|---|---|---|
| Oxford | 22,069 | $74,268 |
| Jacksonville | 14,385 | $51,814 |
| Saks | 9,956 | $49,753 |
| Piedmont | 4,787 | $40,506 |
| Alexandria | 4,032 | $85,089 |
| Weaver | 3,339 | $49,435 |
| West End-Cobb Town | 3,128 | $55,323 |
| Choccolocco | 2,838 | $78,858 |
| Ohatchee | 1,157 | $76,667 |
| White PlainsGEOID 0182104 | 877 | $60,918 |
| Hobson City | 759 | $47,361 |
| Nances CreekGEOID 0153232 | 399 | not published |
| Southside | 9,426 | $76,487 |
| Glencoe | 5,372 | $68,517 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Calhoun County?
The median resident of Calhoun County is 39.3 years old; 21.4% are under 18 and 18.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 69.3%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 21.6%. 2.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Calhoun County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.3±0.4 | 39.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.4%±0.1 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.2%±0.1 pts | 17.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.6% | 5.6% | +0.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 69.3%±0.2 pts | 63.4% | −2.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 21.6%±0.5 pts | 25.6% | +0.9 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.1 pts | 1.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.0%±0.5 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.9%±0.4 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.9%±0.5 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.6%±0.7 pts | 7.7% | – |
| With a disability | 20.8%±1.1 pts | 16.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.2%±1.0 pts | 9.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.4%±1.1 pts | 88.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.6%±1.2 pts | 28.4% | +2.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.1%±0.9 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9%±0.3 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Calhoun County earn?
Half of Calhoun County's 45,015 households earn less than $55,029 a year (±$2,763), against $63,999 in Alabama. In 2015-2019 it was $58,156 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Calhoun County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,029±$2,763 | $63,999 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $73,223±$2,685 | $88,898 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,275±$1,040 | $36,087 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.9%±1.5 pts | 15.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 23.9%±3.4 pts | 21.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.9%±1.5 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.3%±1.2 pts | 87.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Calhoun County?
Owners occupy 70.3% of Calhoun County's occupied homes and renters 29.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $156,600 by its owner (±$5,832). The median renter pays $826 a month including utilities, and 36.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Calhoun County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $156,600±$5,832 | $209,900 | +$11,378 |
| Median gross rent | $826±$31 | $1,007 | −$55 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.9%±4.4 pts | 39.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,210±$37 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.3%±1.8 pts | 70.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 53,361±67 | 2,337,265 | −270 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3%±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.3%±1.6 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.5%±1.7 pts | 69.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 14.7%±1.3 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9%±0.2 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.5%±0.9 pts | 4.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Calhoun County building?
Builders took permits for 144 new housing units across Calhoun County in 2025 (130 single-family), 1.2 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Calhoun County get to work?
85.1% of Calhoun County's workers drive alone and 5.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.0%.
| Measure | Calhoun County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.1%±1.5 pts | 58.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.0%±0.9 pts | 4.7% | −2.1 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 85.1%±1.7 pts | 80.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.9%±1.3 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.9%±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.9%±0.9 pts | 8.8% | +3.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.2 min±1.0 | 25.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Calhoun County's census tracts?
Calhoun County is divided into 38 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $14,962 (Tract 6) to $101,811 (Tract 11.01).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Calhoun County compare with Alabama's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 10th of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 40th of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 9th of 67 |
| Median household income | 32nd of 67 |
| Median home value | 34th of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 26th of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 34th of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22nd of 67 |
| Median age | 51st of 67 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Calhoun County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.