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Calhoun County, SC
2 cities and towns and 2 ZIP codes in Calhoun County, South Carolina.
Population
14,182
Land area
381sq mi
People per sq mi
37
ZIP codes
2
Cities and towns in Calhoun County
Calhoun County at a glance
- Calhoun County is 79% less dense than South Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $58,682 a year, 15% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $172,100 (34% below South Carolina) and median rent is $1,052 a month.
- The biggest population centers are St. Matthews (1,645) and Cameron (427).
Local data for Calhoun County, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Calhoun County, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,682
Poverty rate
12.9%
Median home value
$172,100
Prices +5.3% in a year
Median rent
$1,052/mo
Homeownership
85.0%
Bachelor's or higher
24.5%
Median age
47.0
Average commute
26.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,217), Mexican Americans (458), Irish Americans (446).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,061
4,571 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,579
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$207M
FY 2026, $14,642 per person
PPP loans
$10.7M
267 loans, 1,435 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$62.9K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Calhoun County, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.9%
- Carpooled7.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home10.5%
Average one-way commute: 26.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Calhoun County, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
309
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
13
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 37°F
50.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone11 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Calhoun County, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.7%
U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts
Diabetes
17.3%
U.S. 12.1% +5.2 pts
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.6%
U.S. 11.1% +0.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Calhoun County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Calhoun County, SC?
- St. Matthews is the largest city or town in Calhoun County, with about 1,645 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Calhoun County?
- Calhoun County includes 2 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 29030, 29135.
- What is the population of Calhoun County, SC?
- About 14,182 people live in Calhoun County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Calhoun County?
- Calhoun County borders Richland County, Lexington County, Sumter County, Orangeburg County, Clarendon County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023