Calhoun, GA Demographics

A map of Calhoun's Population by Race

Calhoun, Georgia had a population of 16,949 in 2020. It was 60.2% White, 6.8% Black, 2.7% Asian, 25.9% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 3.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Calhoun, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 675 places in Georgia, Calhoun is the 71st most populous. 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's White Population

10,204 residents of Calhoun identify as White, or 60.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Calhoun slightly larger than the White share of the population of Georgia (50.1% White). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Calhoun is ranked #332 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Calhoun is more White than neighboring Resaca (52.8% White). Calhoun is less White than neighboring Adairsville (74.7% White), Plainville (85.4% White), Shannon (88.6% White), and Ranger (84.1% White).

Calhoun's Black Population

1,154 residents of Calhoun identify as Black, or 6.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Calhoun considerably less than the Black share of the population of Georgia (30.6% Black). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Calhoun is ranked #525 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Calhoun is more Black than neighboring Resaca (5.7% Black), Plainville (2% Black), Shannon (3.1% Black), and Ranger (0% Black). Calhoun is less Black than neighboring Adairsville (11.9% Black).

Calhoun's Asian Population

454 residents of Calhoun identify as Asian, or 2.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Calhoun roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Georgia (4.4% Asian). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Calhoun is ranked #102 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Calhoun is more Asian than neighboring Resaca (0.9% Asian), Adairsville (1.5% Asian), Plainville (1.1% Asian), Shannon (0.3% Asian), and Ranger (0% Asian).

Calhoun's Hispanic Population

4,397 residents of Calhoun identify as Hispanic, or 25.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Calhoun larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Georgia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Calhoun is ranked #35 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Calhoun is more Hispanic than neighboring Adairsville (6.7% Hispanic), Plainville (5.1% Hispanic), Shannon (3.9% Hispanic), and Ranger (1.9% Hispanic). Calhoun is less Hispanic than neighboring Resaca (37.8% Hispanic).

Calhoun's Native American/Other Population

84 residents of Calhoun identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Calhoun roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Georgia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Calhoun is ranked #340 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Calhoun is more Native American/Other than neighboring Shannon (0.2% Native American/Other), and Ranger (0% Native American/Other). Calhoun is less Native American/Other than neighboring Resaca (1% Native American/Other), Adairsville (0.8% Native American/Other), and Plainville (0.6% Native American/Other).

Calhoun's Multiracial Population

656 residents of Calhoun identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Calhoun roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Georgia (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Calhoun is ranked #215 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Calhoun is more Multiracial than neighboring Resaca (1.8% Multiracial). Calhoun is less Multiracial than neighboring Adairsville (4.5% Multiracial), Plainville (5.9% Multiracial), Shannon (4% Multiracial), and Ranger (14% Multiracial).

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