Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.
Population Trend
Total Population
116162
Sex Ratio
93.7 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
-0.2 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
-0.07 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov
Age Structure
Calhoun County, AL, is experiencing a slight population decline, with a -0.07% CAGR over the past 13 years and a -0.2% growth rate in the last year, contrasting with Alabama's overall population growth of 0.6%. The county's median age is 39.2, slightly younger than the state average of 39.3, and it has a sex ratio of 93.7, indicating a relatively balanced demographic. With 21.2% of its population under 18 and 17.9% above 65, Calhoun's age dependency ratio of 64.2 is comparable to nearby counties, suggesting similar demographic challenges in supporting an aging population.
Dependency Rate
64.2 %
Median Age
39.2 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
17.9 %
Active Aging Index
103.3 %
Old Dependency Rate
29.4 %
Young Dependency Rate
34.8 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov
Household Status
Total Households
44693
Married-couple Household
19177
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
-0.32 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
0.9 %
Average Household Size
2.52 p
Average Family Size
3.14 p
Household with Children (%)
28.6 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
32.8 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov
Marriage
Never Married
33 %
Now Married
45.5 %
Widowed
7.1 %
Divorced
14.4 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201
Cultures
*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.