Calhoun, KY Demographics

A map of Calhoun's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	574	692	95.5%	95.4%
Black	19	3	3.2%	0.4%
Multiracial	7	20	1.2%	2.8%
Hispanic	1	8	0.2%	1.1%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	0.3%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Calhoun, Kentucky has an estimated population of 601, a large decrease from the 725 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.5% White, 3.2% Black, 1.2% Multiracial, 0.2% Hispanic, 0.0% Asian, 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 is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kentucky 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 8.8% in 2020 and 8.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Calhoun is ranked the 322nd most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 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 292nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Calhoun's White Population

574 residents of Calhoun, or 95.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Calhoun is considerably higher than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Calhoun ranks 75th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calhoun's White population has declined by an estimated 17.1%. White residents' share of Calhoun's population has remained roughly unchanged at 95.5%.

Calhoun is more White than neighboring Panther (0% White), Sacramento (94% White), and Moseleyville (72.5% White). Calhoun is less White than neighboring Livermore (96.2% White).

Calhoun's Black Population

19 residents of Calhoun, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Calhoun is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Calhoun ranks 419th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calhoun's Black population has grown by an estimated 533.3%. Black residents' share of Calhoun's population has increased from 0.4% to 3.2%.

Calhoun is more Black than neighboring Panther (0% Black), Sacramento (0.3% Black), Livermore (0% Black), Island (0.7% Black), and Moseleyville (0% 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 comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Calhoun ranks 320th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

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

Calhoun is less Asian than neighboring Sacramento (0.3% Asian).

Calhoun's Hispanic Population

1 residents of Calhoun, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Calhoun is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Calhoun ranks 426th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calhoun's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 87.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Calhoun's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.2%.

Calhoun is more Hispanic than neighboring Panther (0% Hispanic), Sacramento (0% Hispanic), and Moseleyville (0% Hispanic). Calhoun is less Hispanic than neighboring Livermore (0.4% Hispanic), and Island (1% 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 Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Calhoun ranks 426th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 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 Livermore (1.6% Native American/Other).

Calhoun's Multiracial Population

7 residents of Calhoun, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Calhoun is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Calhoun ranks 397th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calhoun's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 65.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Calhoun's population has decreased from 2.8% to 1.2%.

Calhoun is more Multiracial than neighboring Panther (0% Multiracial). Calhoun is less Multiracial than neighboring Sacramento (5.4% Multiracial), Livermore (1.7% Multiracial), Island (2.8% Multiracial), and Moseleyville (27.5% 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.