Calhoun County Demographics

A map of Calhoun County's Population by Race

Calhoun County, South Carolina had a population of 14,119 in 2020. It was 55.1% White, 38.0% Black, 0.2% Asian, 3.4% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 2.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Calhoun County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Calhoun County is the 43rd most populous county of the 46 counties in South Carolina.

Calhoun County's White Population

7,783 residents of Calhoun County identify as White, or 55.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Calhoun County slightly less than the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 46 counties in South Carolina, Calhoun County is ranked #28 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Calhoun County is more White than neighboring Orangeburg County (33% White), Richland County (41.5% White), Sumter County (44% White), and Bamberg County (37.6% White). Calhoun County is less White than neighboring Lexington County (71% White).

Calhoun County's Black Population

5,361 residents of Calhoun County identify as Black, or 38.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Calhoun County larger than the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 46 counties in South Carolina, Calhoun County is ranked #18 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Calhoun County is more Black than neighboring Lexington County (14.4% Black). Calhoun County is less Black than neighboring Orangeburg County (60.3% Black), Richland County (45.2% Black), Sumter County (46% Black), and Bamberg County (58.2% Black).

Calhoun County's Asian Population

27 residents of Calhoun County identify as Asian, or 0.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Calhoun County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 46 counties in South Carolina, Calhoun County is ranked #45 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Calhoun County is less Asian than neighboring Orangeburg County (1.1% Asian), Richland County (2.7% Asian), Sumter County (1.3% Asian), Bamberg County (0.5% Asian), and Lexington County (2.3% Asian).

Calhoun County's Hispanic Population

487 residents of Calhoun County identify as Hispanic, or 3.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Calhoun County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 46 counties in South Carolina, Calhoun County is ranked #29 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Calhoun County is more Hispanic than neighboring Orangeburg County (2.3% Hispanic), and Bamberg County (1.1% Hispanic). Calhoun County is less Hispanic than neighboring Richland County (6.3% Hispanic), Sumter County (4.1% Hispanic), and Lexington County (7.4% Hispanic).

Calhoun County's Native American/Other Population

98 residents of Calhoun County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Calhoun County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of South Carolina (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 46 counties in South Carolina, Calhoun County is ranked #16 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Calhoun County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bamberg County (0.5% Native American/Other). Calhoun County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Orangeburg County (0.8% Native American/Other), and Richland County (0.8% Native American/Other).

Calhoun County's Multiracial Population

363 residents of Calhoun County identify as Multiracial, or 2.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Calhoun County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 46 counties in South Carolina, Calhoun County is ranked #35 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Calhoun County is more Multiracial than neighboring Orangeburg County (2.5% Multiracial), and Bamberg County (2.1% Multiracial). Calhoun County is less Multiracial than neighboring Richland County (3.5% Multiracial), Sumter County (3.9% Multiracial), and Lexington County (4.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.