Calhoun, LA Demographics

A map of Calhoun's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	324	569	77.1%	84.9%
Hispanic	96	25	22.9%	3.7%
Black	0	40	0.0%	6.0%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	0.3%
Native American/Other	0	4	0.0%	0.6%
Multiracial	0	30	0.0%	4.5%

Calhoun, Louisiana has an estimated population of 420, a dramatic decrease from the 670 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.1% White, 22.9% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. 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 Louisiana 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 27.2% in 2020 and 35.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Calhoun is ranked the 378th most populous place in Louisiana, out of 489 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 322nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Calhoun's White Population

324 residents of Calhoun, or 77.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Calhoun is significantly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Calhoun ranks 88th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calhoun's White population has declined by an estimated 43.1%. White residents' share of Calhoun's population has decreased from 84.9% to 77.1%.

Calhoun is more White than neighboring Bawcomville (71.3% White). Calhoun is less White than neighboring Downsville (83.9% White), Eros (88.3% White), Claiborne (86.2% White), and Choudrant (78.8% 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 significantly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Calhoun ranks 384th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calhoun's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Calhoun's population has decreased from 6.0% to 0.0%.

Calhoun is less Black than neighboring Claiborne (7.4% Black), Choudrant (1.1% Black), and Bawcomville (13.8% 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 comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Calhoun ranks 252nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 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 Downsville (5.4% Asian), Claiborne (2.4% Asian), Choudrant (4.9% Asian), and Bawcomville (0.3% Asian).

Calhoun's Hispanic Population

96 residents of Calhoun, or 22.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Calhoun is significantly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Calhoun ranks 197th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calhoun's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 284.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Calhoun's population has increased from 3.7% to 22.9%.

Calhoun is more Hispanic than neighboring Downsville (2.7% Hispanic), Eros (10.7% Hispanic), Claiborne (2.6% Hispanic), Choudrant (8.9% Hispanic), and Bawcomville (10% 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 Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Calhoun ranks 270th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

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

Calhoun is less Native American/Other than neighboring Eros (1% Native American/Other).

Calhoun's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Calhoun, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Calhoun is slightly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Calhoun ranks 112th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calhoun's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Calhoun's population has decreased from 4.5% to 0.0%.

Calhoun is less Multiracial than neighboring Downsville (8.1% Multiracial), Claiborne (1.4% Multiracial), Choudrant (6.4% Multiracial), and Bawcomville (4.7% 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.