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Calhoun County, GA
4 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Calhoun County, Georgia.
Population
5,498
Land area
280sq mi
People per sq mi
20
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Calhoun County
Calhoun County at a glance
- Calhoun County is 90% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $46,940, 39% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $81,000 (73% below Georgia) and median rent is $546 a month.
- Its largest cities are Morgan (1,902), Edison (1,340) and Arlington (1,014).
Local data for Calhoun County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Calhoun County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,940
Poverty rate
22.8%
Median home value
$81,000
Median rent
$546/mo
Homeownership
59.4%
Bachelor's or higher
13.0%
Median age
40.2
Average commute
24.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (281), Mexican Americans (229), Irish Americans (194).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,471
1,271 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$38,035
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$40.1M
FY 2026, $7,192 per person
PPP loans
$7.2M
257 loans, 737 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$41.8K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Calhoun County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.0%
- Carpooled13.6%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked3.7%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.5%
Average one-way commute: 24.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Calhoun County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
128
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 38°F
52.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Calhoun County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.6%
U.S. 33.3% +10.3 pts
Diabetes
18.5%
U.S. 12.1% +6.4 pts
Smoking
20.8%
U.S. 12.8% +8.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.6%
U.S. 11.1% +7.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Calhoun County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Calhoun County, GA?
- Morgan is the largest city or town in Calhoun County, with about 1,902 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Calhoun County?
- Calhoun County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 39846, 39862, 39866.
- What is the population of Calhoun County, GA?
- About 5,498 people live in Calhoun County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Calhoun County?
- Calhoun County borders Dougherty County, Early County, Terrell County, Randolph County, Clay County, Baker County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023