Calhoun, GA Demographics

A map of Calhoun's Population by Race

Calhoun, Georgia has an estimated population of 18,183, an increase from the 16,949 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.0% White, 24.8% Hispanic, 6.6% Black, 3.3% Multiracial, 0.7% Asian, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Calhoun, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Calhoun has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Georgia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Calhoun, that probability was 56.3% in 2020 and 52.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Calhoun is ranked the 67th most populous place in Georgia, out of 675 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 was ranked the 71st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Calhoun's White Population

11,645 residents of Calhoun, or 64.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Calhoun is considerably higher than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Calhoun ranks 332nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calhoun's White population has grown by an estimated 14.1%. White residents' share of Calhoun's population has increased from 60.2% to 64.0%.

Calhoun is more White than neighboring Resaca (56.7% White), and Adairsville (59.5% White). Calhoun is less White than neighboring Plainville (75% White), Shannon (92.3% White), and Ranger (97.8% White).

Calhoun's Black Population

1,197 residents of Calhoun, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Calhoun is significantly lower than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Calhoun ranks 525th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calhoun's Black population has grown by an estimated 3.7%. Black residents' share of Calhoun's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.6%.

Calhoun is more Black than neighboring Plainville (0.8% Black), Shannon (1.4% Black), and Ranger (0% Black). Calhoun is less Black than neighboring Resaca (7.9% Black), and Adairsville (12.6% Black).

Calhoun's Asian Population

131 residents of Calhoun, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Calhoun is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Calhoun ranks 104th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calhoun's Asian population has declined by an estimated 71.1%. Asian residents' share of Calhoun's population has decreased from 2.7% to 0.7%.

Calhoun is more Asian than neighboring Resaca (0% Asian), Shannon (0% Asian), and Ranger (0% Asian). Calhoun is less Asian than neighboring Adairsville (2.4% Asian), and Plainville (15.8% Asian).

Calhoun's Hispanic Population

4,512 residents of Calhoun, or 24.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Calhoun is considerably higher than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Calhoun ranks 35th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calhoun's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Calhoun's population has decreased from 25.9% to 24.8%.

Calhoun is more Hispanic than neighboring Adairsville (7.8% Hispanic), Plainville (3.6% Hispanic), Shannon (2.1% Hispanic), and Ranger (0% Hispanic). Calhoun is less Hispanic than neighboring Resaca (31.8% Hispanic).

Calhoun's Native American/Other Population

94 residents of Calhoun, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Calhoun is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Calhoun ranks 375th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calhoun's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 11.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Calhoun's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Calhoun is more Native American/Other than neighboring Plainville (0% Native American/Other), Shannon (0% Native American/Other), and Ranger (0% Native American/Other). Calhoun is less Native American/Other than neighboring Resaca (1.5% Native American/Other), and Adairsville (15.3% Native American/Other).

Calhoun's Multiracial Population

604 residents of Calhoun, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Calhoun is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Calhoun ranks 223rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calhoun's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 7.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Calhoun's population has decreased from 3.9% to 3.3%.

Calhoun is more Multiracial than neighboring Resaca (2.1% Multiracial), Adairsville (2.4% Multiracial), and Ranger (2.2% Multiracial). Calhoun is less Multiracial than neighboring Plainville (4.7% Multiracial), and Shannon (4.2% 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.