Calhoun, IL Demographics

A map of Calhoun's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	205	160	90.3%	97.6%
Multiracial	22	2	9.7%	1.2%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.6%
Hispanic	0	1	0.0%	0.6%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Calhoun, Illinois has an estimated population of 227, a dramatic increase from the 164 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.3% White, 9.7% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% 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 considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois 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 4.8% in 2020 and 17.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Calhoun is ranked the 1169th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 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 1241st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Calhoun's White Population

205 residents of Calhoun, or 90.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Calhoun is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Calhoun ranks 33rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calhoun's White population has grown by an estimated 28.1%. White residents' share of Calhoun's population has decreased from 97.6% to 90.3%.

Calhoun is more White than neighboring Sumner (57.5% White). Calhoun is less White than neighboring Parkersburg (97.9% White), Olney (91.7% White), and Claremont (92.3% White).

Calhoun's Black Population

0 residents of Calhoun, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Calhoun is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Calhoun ranks 1104th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calhoun's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Calhoun's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Calhoun is less Black than neighboring Olney (0.5% Black), West Salem (0.3% Black), and Sumner (31.8% Black).

Calhoun's Asian Population

0 residents of Calhoun, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Calhoun is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Calhoun ranks 557th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calhoun's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Calhoun's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Calhoun is less Asian than neighboring Olney (0.8% Asian), and Sumner (0.1% Asian).

Calhoun's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Calhoun, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Calhoun is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Calhoun ranks 1340th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calhoun's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Calhoun's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Calhoun is less Hispanic than neighboring Olney (2.8% Hispanic), Claremont (6.7% Hispanic), West Salem (1.1% Hispanic), and Sumner (9% Hispanic).

Calhoun's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Calhoun, 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 is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Calhoun ranks 1139th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calhoun's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Calhoun's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Calhoun is less Native American/Other than neighboring Olney (1% Native American/Other), West Salem (0.7% Native American/Other), and Sumner (0.1% Native American/Other).

Calhoun's Multiracial Population

22 residents of Calhoun, or 9.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Calhoun is higher than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Calhoun ranks 1391st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calhoun's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 1000.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Calhoun's population has increased from 1.2% to 9.7%.

Calhoun is more Multiracial than neighboring Parkersburg (2.1% Multiracial), Olney (3.2% Multiracial), Claremont (1% Multiracial), West Salem (7.6% Multiracial), and Sumner (1.3% 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.