2023 ACS Census Data · Population 4,406
Calhoun County is a small rural county in Illinois with a population of 4,406. The median household income is $92,095, 42% above the national average. The poverty rate is 5.8%, median home value is $174,000, and 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 24% below the national average.
Population
4,406
2023 estimate
Rank #2941 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$92,095
Household
Rank #227 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$174,000
Owner-occupied
Rank #1579 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
18.4%
Adults 25+
Rank #2204 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
48.4%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.6%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
0.7%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
8.0%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
34% above Illinois avg·42% above national avg
Poverty Rate
54% above Illinois avg·61% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
10% below Illinois avg·7% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$33,749
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
5.8%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
53.3%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
19% above Illinois avg·17% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
43% below Illinois avg·48% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
18% above Illinois avg·22% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
41% above Illinois avg·47% above national avg
Housing Units
2,298
Households
1,222
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
3.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,583
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
86.1%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
49 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
21% below Illinois avg·24% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% above Illinois avg·6% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
12.4%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
1.7%
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