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Calhoun County, MS
7 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Calhoun County, Mississippi.
Population
12,922
Land area
587sq mi
People per sq mi
22
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Calhoun County
Calhoun County at a glance
- Calhoun County is 65% less dense than Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $43,125, 24% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $90,300 (47% below Mississippi) and median rent is $662 a month.
- Its largest cities are Calhoun City (1,745), Bruce (1,483) and Vardaman (1,100).
Local data for Calhoun County, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Calhoun County, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,125
Poverty rate
20.4%
Median home value
$90,300
Prices +29.6% in a year
Median rent
$662/mo
Homeownership
72.0%
Bachelor's or higher
12.1%
Median age
42.0
Average commute
29.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (873), Mexican Americans (674), German Americans (385).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$40,223
2,868 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,156
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$114M
FY 2026, $8,557 per person
PPP loans
$13.97M
597 loans, 2,777 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$16.72K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Calhoun County, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.9%
- Carpooled8.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home4.0%
Average one-way commute: 29.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Calhoun County, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
361
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
33
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 32°F
57.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Calhoun County, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.1%
U.S. 33.3% +7.8 pts
Diabetes
18.2%
U.S. 12.1% +6.1 pts
Smoking
20.1%
U.S. 12.8% +7.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.0%
U.S. 11.1% +2.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Calhoun County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Calhoun County, MS?
- Calhoun City is the largest city or town in Calhoun County, with about 1,745 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Calhoun County?
- Calhoun County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 38839, 38878, 38913, 38914, 38915.
- What is the population of Calhoun County, MS?
- About 12,922 people live in Calhoun County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Calhoun County?
- Calhoun County borders Lafayette County, Pontotoc County, Grenada County, Chickasaw County, Yalobusha County, Webster County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023