Calhoun Falls, SC Demographics

A map of Calhoun Falls's Population by Race

Calhoun Falls, South Carolina has an estimated population of 2,049, a large increase from the 1,727 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.9% Black, 34.1% White, 3.3% Multiracial, 0.6% Hispanic, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Calhoun Falls, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Calhoun Falls has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than South Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Calhoun Falls, that probability was 54.9% in 2020 and 49.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Calhoun Falls is ranked the 196th most populous place in South Carolina, out of 475 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Calhoun Falls was ranked the 205th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Calhoun Falls's White Population

699 residents of Calhoun Falls, or 34.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Calhoun Falls is significantly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Calhoun Falls ranks 365th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calhoun Falls's White population has grown by an estimated 5.7%. White residents' share of Calhoun Falls's population has decreased from 38.3% to 34.1%.

Calhoun Falls is more White than neighboring Mount Carmel (0% White), and Willington (0% White). Calhoun Falls is less White than neighboring Lowndesville (62.6% White), Lake Secession (83.4% White), and Antreville (94.2% White).

Calhoun Falls's Black Population

1,269 residents of Calhoun Falls, or 61.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Calhoun Falls is significantly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Calhoun Falls ranks 89th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calhoun Falls's Black population has grown by an estimated 33.4%. Black residents' share of Calhoun Falls's population has increased from 55.1% to 61.9%.

Calhoun Falls is more Black than neighboring Lowndesville (16% Black), Lake Secession (0.6% Black), and Antreville (0.8% Black). Calhoun Falls is less Black than neighboring Mount Carmel (100% Black), and Willington (100% Black).

Calhoun Falls's Asian Population

0 residents of Calhoun Falls, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Calhoun Falls is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Calhoun Falls ranks 316th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calhoun Falls's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Calhoun Falls's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Calhoun Falls is less Asian than neighboring Lowndesville (21.4% Asian).

Calhoun Falls's Hispanic Population

13 residents of Calhoun Falls, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Calhoun Falls is lower than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Calhoun Falls ranks 346th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calhoun Falls's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 60.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Calhoun Falls's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.6%.

Calhoun Falls is more Hispanic than neighboring Mount Carmel (0% Hispanic), Lowndesville (0% Hispanic), Willington (0% Hispanic), Lake Secession (0% Hispanic), and Antreville (0% Hispanic).

Calhoun Falls's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Calhoun Falls, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Calhoun Falls is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Calhoun Falls ranks 108th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calhoun Falls's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Calhoun Falls's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Calhoun Falls is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Secession (0.4% Native American/Other).

Calhoun Falls's Multiracial Population

68 residents of Calhoun Falls, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Calhoun Falls is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Calhoun Falls ranks 245th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calhoun Falls's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 13.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Calhoun Falls's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.3%.

Calhoun Falls is more Multiracial than neighboring Mount Carmel (0% Multiracial), Lowndesville (0% Multiracial), and Willington (0% Multiracial). Calhoun Falls is less Multiracial than neighboring Lake Secession (15.5% Multiracial), and Antreville (5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.