Calhoun County, Illinois Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Calhoun County, Illinois, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Calhoun County, Illinois. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Calhoun County, Illinois. The estimated population of Calhoun County, Illinois is 4,537 people, with a median age of 48.3.

We can look at the total population in Calhoun County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,537
 -5.12% -7.35%
2020
4,782
 -0.99% -
2019
4,830
 -0.58% -
2018
4,858
 -0.8% -
2017
4,897
 - -

Population of Calhoun County, Illinois by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
96%
96.7%
 -0.72%
Black/African American
0.6%
0.3%
 +100.00%
Native
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%
Hispanic
0.7%
1.1%
 -36.36%
Asian
0%
0.9%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.5%
0.8%
 +212.50%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Calhoun County, Illinois by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 48.3 +3.21% 48 +3% 49.4 +5.33%
2020 46.8 0% 46.6 +0.65% 46.9 -1.68%
2019 46.8 +0.21% 46.3 +0.87% 47.7 +1.06%
2018 46.7 +0.43% 45.9 +0.88% 47.2 +0.64%
2017 46.5 - 45.5 - 46.9 -

The median age of Calhoun County, Illinois gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 287 -27.13% 218 -7.77% 209 201
10 to 19 282 +13.23% 372 -15.45% 313 316
20 to 29 256 -8.16% 182 -15.57% 235 153
30 to 39 249 -39.63% 262 -19.51% 162 211
40 to 49 300 +12.44% 281 -13.68% 338 239
50 to 59 418 -19.55% 319 +17.29% 341 376
60 to 69 302 +33.35% 336 -11% 413 299
70+ 359 -10.31% 474 -14.65% 323 408

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Calhoun County, Illinois is $74,792.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Calhoun County.

  • Under 25
    $61,250.00
  • 25 to 44
    $106,369.00
  • 45 to 64
    $93,500.00
  • 65 and over
    $52,596.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Calhoun County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Calhoun County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Calhoun County, Illinois is currently $88,930.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

6.76% of households in Calhoun County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Calhoun County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    17.22%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    16.35%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.67%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.69%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    26.65%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.66%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.76%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Calhoun County is $30,621.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Calhoun County by the total population of Calhoun County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Calhoun County, Illinois, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Calhoun County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    8.53%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17.98%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.97%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    61.32%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.19%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Calhoun County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Calhoun County over the age of 16 is 3,754.

Of those people, a total of 49.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Calhoun County is 47.40%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 256 25.40% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 169 69.80% 29.70%
25 to 29 years 219 83.60% 1.10%
30 to 34 years 210 92.40% 0.50%
35 to 44 years 469 63.80% 3.00%
45 to 54 years 599 70.80% 5.00%
55 to 59 years 389 59.60% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 378 61.60% 1.30%
65 to 74 years 582 13.90% 6.20%
75 years and over 483 5.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Calhoun County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 3,625 49.10% 4.30%
Black or African American 29 24.10% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 14 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 2 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 84 78.60% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 25 60.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,622 49.10% 4.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Calhoun County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Calhoun County is 1,778, with median earnings of $43,879.00.

Women in Calhoun County, Illinois earning approximately 79.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,778 $43,879.00
Male 863 $48,250.00
Female 915 $38,542.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 340 $38,315.00
Business and Financial 92 $65,000.00
Computer and Mathematical 21 $114,583.00
Architecture and Engineering 20 $49,583.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 4 $0.00
Community and Social Service 12 $0.00
Legal 7 $0.00
Educational and Library 106 $56,389.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 266 $52,391.00
Healthcare Support 56 $22,857.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 8 $33,000.00
Law Enforcement 5 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 131 $16,827.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 24 $20,714.00
Personal Care and Service 19 $17,125.00
Sales 81 $11,827.00
Office and Administrative Support 195 $35,078.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 5 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 116 $65,000.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 60 $68,333.00
Production 42 $60,250.00
Transportation and Material Moving 76 $40,625.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 283 $38,179.00 57 $43,542.00
Business and Financial 41 $65,703.00 51 $61,635.00
Computer and Mathematical 9 $93,542.00 12 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 8 $78,000.00 12 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 7 $0.00
Educational and Library 26 $56,136.00 80 $56,786.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 2 $0.00 264 $52,391.00
Healthcare Support 17 $0.00 39 $24,375.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 6 $0.00 2 $0.00
Law Enforcement 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 2 $0.00 129 $16,635.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 16 $12,222.00 8 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 10 $0.00 9 $32,813.00
Sales 46 $11,111.00 35 $30,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 8 $26,250.00 187 $35,234.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 116 $65,000.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 60 $68,333.00 0 $0.00
Production 33 $61,375.00 9 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 74 $40,469.00 2 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,272 households in Calhoun County, with an average household size of 3.47 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 936 families in Calhoun County with an average family size of 4.21 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 827 35 74 336
Average Household Size 3.82 8.63 7.19 1.27
Total Families 827 35 74 0
Average Household Size 3.8 7.86 7.04 0

Poverty

Of the 936 families in Calhoun County, 4.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Calhoun County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 2,344 housing units in Calhoun County, Illinois.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,272 54.27%
Vacant 1,072 45.73%

3.24% of the total 2,344 housing units in Calhoun County are rental units. This is approximately 76 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,159 are occupied by the owner - or 49.45% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Calhoun County is $700.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Calhoun County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    37
  • Less than $500
    29
  • $500 to $999
    46
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Calhoun County is $149,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Calhoun County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    127
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    254
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    201
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    231
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    219
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    46
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    75
  • $1,000,000 or more
    6

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Calhoun County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Calhoun County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    783
  • 1940 to 1949
    72
  • 1950 to 1959
    142
  • 1960 to 1969
    231
  • 1970 to 1979
    233
  • 1980 to 1989
    224
  • 1990 to 1999
    305
  • 2000 to 2009
    306
  • 2010 to 2013
    48
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Calhoun County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    37
  • 1 vehicle available
    262
  • 2 vehicles available
    487
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    486

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Calhoun County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Calhoun County that commute to work in a particular way.

45.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Calhoun County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    95
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    150
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    131
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    73
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    56
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    60
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    86
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    24
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    57
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    260
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    291
  • 90 or more minutes
    211

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Calhoun County, Illinois in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Calhoun County, Illinois

We have data for 11 places in Calhoun County, Illinois. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.