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Calhoun Falls, SC

Town in Abbeville County, South Carolina.

Population

2,049

Land area

3.4sq mi

People per sq mi

605

ZIP codes

0

Calhoun Falls and its ZIP codes

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Calhoun Falls at a glance

  • Calhoun Falls is about 3.4 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $38,715 a year, 44% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $70,700 (73% below South Carolina) and median rent is $585 a month.

Local data for Calhoun Falls, SC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Calhoun Falls, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$38,715

Poverty rate

16.6%

Median home value

$70,700

Median rent

$585/mo

Homeownership

66.1%

Bachelor's or higher

9.7%

Median age

47.4

Average commute

26.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (70), Italian Americans (33), German Americans (16).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Abbeville County. PPP loans are for Calhoun Falls.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.6%

Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$51,855

5,581 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$45,157

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$189M

FY 2026, $7,771 per person

Abbeville County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Calhoun Falls, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone82.9%
  • Carpooled8.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.8%
  • Bicycle0.6%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
  • Worked from home6.2%

Average one-way commute: 26.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Calhoun Falls, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

335

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

9

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 32°F

47.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Calhoun Falls, SC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

42.7%

U.S. 33.3% +9.4 pts

Diabetes

21.4%

U.S. 12.1% +9.3 pts

Smoking

19.7%

U.S. 12.8% +6.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

15.8%

U.S. 11.1% +4.7 pts

Cities near Calhoun Falls

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Mount CarmelCensus-designated place7.7 mi9.2
LowndesvilleTown8.4 mi0.8
WillingtonCensus-designated place12 mi6
Lake SecessionCensus-designated place13 mi5.8
AbbevilleCity14 mi6.2
AntrevilleCensus-designated place14 mi3.9
IvaTown15 mi1.1
Elberton, GACity15 mi4.8
Tignall, GATown18 mi2.8
TroyTown19 mi0.8
StarrTown20 mi1.5
Dewy Rose, GACensus-designated place20 mi1.7
BradleyCensus-designated place20 mi7.9
Due WestTown20 mi1.6
Promised LandCensus-designated place21 mi1.6
McCormickTown22 mi4.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Calhoun Falls, SC in?
Calhoun Falls is in Abbeville County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Calhoun Falls, SC?
About 2,049 people live in Calhoun Falls, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Calhoun Falls?
Nearby places include Mount Carmel (7.7 mi), Lowndesville (8.4 mi), Willington (12 mi), Lake Secession (13 mi), Abbeville (14 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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