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Calhoun County, South Carolina
Calhoun County, South Carolina. Calhoun County had 14,188 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.5% since 2020, slower than South Carolina (+8.8%). It holds 2 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 45017.
Calhoun County is one of the 6 counties of the Columbia, SC metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
14,188
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 14,119 · ACS 2020-2024: 14,182
Median household income
$58,682
±$6,223 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $69,324
Median home value
$172,100
±$20,066 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $259,000
Median gross rent
$1,052
±$123 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $1,180
How many people live in Calhoun County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 14,119 residents in Calhoun County. The Census Bureau estimates 14,188 for July 1, 2025, up 0.5% since 2020, slower than South Carolina (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 14,182 over 381 square miles of land.
| Measure | Calhoun County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 14,182 | 5,296,225 | −481 |
| Households | 6,179±207 | 2,117,989 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.26±0.08 | 2.44 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,068±17 | 2,443,039 | −396 |
Calhoun County's population since 2000
From 15,185 in 2000 to 14,188 in 2025: down 6.6%. 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 2 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is St. Matthews with 1,827 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| St. Matthews | 1,841 | $51,310 |
|---|---|---|
| CameronGEOID 4510900 | 376 | $74,886 |
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 47.0 years old; 18.6% are under 18 and 24.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 54.9%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 39.0%. 2.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Calhoun County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.0±1.5 | 40.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.6%±0.4 pts | 21.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.4%±0.2 pts | 18.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.9% | 7.4% | +0.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 54.9%±0.1 pts | 61.9% | +0.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 39.0%±1.0 pts | 24.6% | −1.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.0%±0.9 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.0%±0.5 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.7%±1.1 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.6%±1.9 pts | 8.3% | – |
| With a disability | 17.5%±2.3 pts | 14.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.1%±2.5 pts | 9.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.0%±3.3 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.5%±3.6 pts | 32.1% | +4.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.1%±2.1 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 3.7% | – |
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 6,179 households earn less than $58,682 a year (±$6,223), against $69,324 in South Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $57,029 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Calhoun County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,682±$6,223 | $69,324 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $79,469±$8,330 | $95,567 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,943±$2,722 | $39,236 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.9%±3.3 pts | 14.1% | −7.9 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.6%±7.2 pts | 19.4% | −16.6 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.2%±3.6 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.0%±3.7 pts | 88.8% | – |
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 85.0% of Calhoun County's occupied homes and renters 15.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $172,100 by its owner (±$20,066). The median renter pays $1,052 a month including utilities, and 38.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Calhoun County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $172,100±$20,066 | $259,000 | +$40,170 |
| Median gross rent | $1,052±$123 | $1,180 | +$232 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.8%±15.4 pts | 42.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,333±$90 | $1,529 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 85.0%±3.5 pts | 71.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,068±17 | 2,443,039 | −396 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5%±0.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.9%±4.6 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.0%±4.5 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 29.6%±4.4 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.2%±1.3 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.7%±1.8 pts | 3.6% | – |
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 38 new housing units across Calhoun County in 2025 (38 single-family), 2.7 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?
77.9% of Calhoun County's workers drive alone and 10.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.8%.
| Measure | Calhoun County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.4%±2.9 pts | 60.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.8%±2.2 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.9%±4.0 pts | 76.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.9%±2.4 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 3.4%±1.9 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.5%±3.7 pts | 11.5% | +7.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.4 min±2.0 | 25.6 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 4 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $48,006 (Tract 9502.02) to $64,391 (Tract 9504).
| Tract 950145017950100 | 4,890±498 | $58,911 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9502.0145017950201 | 2,330±343 | $59,918 |
| Tract 9502.0245017950202 | 3,664±458 | $48,006 |
| Tract 950445017950400 | 3,298±503 | $64,391 |
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 South Carolina's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 43rd of 46 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 31st of 46 |
| Residents per square mile | 39th of 46 |
| Median household income | 21st of 46 |
| Median home value | 24th of 46 |
| Median gross rent | 15th of 46 |
| Poverty rate | 38th of 46 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19th of 46 |
| Median age | 7th of 46 |
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
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