Calhoun County, FL

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Population

14,458

0.632% decline

Poverty Rate

12.9%


Median Age

40.3


Median Household Income

$36,237

2.3% decline

Number of Employees

4,698

1.73% growth

Median Property Value

$80,000

0.374% decline

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About

In 2017, Calhoun County, FL had a population of 14.5k people with a median age of 40.3 and a median household income of $36,237. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Calhoun County, FL declined from 14,550 to 14,458, a -0.632% decrease and its median household income declined from $37,089 to $36,237, a -2.3% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Calhoun County, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (76.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (12.8%), White (Hispanic) (3.42%), Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (2.44%), and Some Other Race (Hispanic) (1.57%). N/A% of the people in Calhoun County, FL speak a non-English language, and 98% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Calhoun County, FL is $80,000, and the homeownership rate is 83.5%. Most people in Calhoun County, FL commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 26.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Calhoun County, FL is 2 cars per household.

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COVID-19

Total Confirmed Cases by Date

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Impact on Employment

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Community Mobility

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Economy

The economy of Calhoun County, FL employs 4.7k people. The largest industries in Calhoun County, FL are Health Care & Social Assistance (879 people), Retail Trade (538 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (524 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($53,050), Wholesale Trade ($38,934), and Finance & Insurance ($36,000).

Median household income in Calhoun County, FL is $36,237. Males in Calhoun County, FL have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,078. The income inequality in Calhoun County, FL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$36,237

2017 value

± $2,312

-2.3%

1 Year Growth

± 10.4%

Households in Calhoun County, FL have a median annual income of $36,237, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $37,089 in 2016, which represents a -2.3% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$58,931

Average Male Salary

± $842

$44,078

Average Female Salary

± $574

In 2017, full-time male employees in Florida made 1.34 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Florida by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $54,227 ± $3,227

  2. Alaska Native

    $50,175 ± $47,169

  3. White

    $47,927 ± $556

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Florida workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.08 times more than Alaska Native workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Florida by number of full-time employees.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Calhoun County, FL is from Florida.

0.473

2017 Wage GINI

0.471

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Florida was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.259% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Florida across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 103

  2. Census Tract 101

  3. Census Tract 102

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Calhoun County, FL was Census Tract 103 with a value of $37,299, followed by Census Tract 101 and Census Tract 102, with respective values of $34,359 and $34,122.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Calhoun County, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 45 - 54

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

12.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Calhoun County, FL (1.59k out of 12.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    1,284 ± 242

  2. Black

    198 ± 134

  3. Other

    57 ± 126

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Calhoun County, FL is White, followed by Black and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

4.7k

2017 Value

± 506

1.73%

1 Year growth

± 14.4%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Calhoun County, FL grew at a rate of 1.73%, from 4.62k employees to 4.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Calhoun County, FL, are Sales & Related Occupations (459 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (439 people), and Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (372 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Calhoun County, FL.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Calhoun County, FL, by number of employees, are Sales & Related Occupations (459 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (439 people), and Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (372 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Calhoun County, FL has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (7.44 times higher than expected), Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (7.14 times), and Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (2.56 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Calhoun County, FL, by median earnings, are Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($51,023), Healthcare Practitioners & Technical Occupations ($47,036), and Health Technologists & Technicians ($45,032).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

4.7k

2017 Value

± 506

1.73%

1 Year growth

± 14.4%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Calhoun County, FL grew at a rate of 1.73%, from 4.62k employees to 4.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Calhoun County, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (879 people), Retail Trade (538 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (524 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Calhoun County, FL, though some of these residents may live in Calhoun County, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Calhoun County, FL, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (879 people), Retail Trade (538 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (524 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Calhoun County, FL has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (8.01 times higher than expected), Public Administration (2.17 times), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (1.54 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Calhoun County, FL, by median earnings, are Utilities ($53,050), Wholesale Trade ($38,934), and Finance & Insurance ($36,000).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Mixed freight

    $63.5B

  2. Pharmaceuticals

    $51.6B

  3. Electronics

    $41.8B

In 2015, the top outbound Florida product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $63.5B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($51.6B) and Electronics ($41.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Florida products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$497B

2020 Value

$714B

Projected 2045 Value

43.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound Florida trade was $497B. This is expected to increase 43.6% to $714B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Florida trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. Georgia

    $19.5B

  2. Texas

    $16.6B

  3. California

    $11.5B

In 2015, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $19.5B, followed by Texas with $16.6B and California and $11.5B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Florida shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

81% of the population of Calhoun County, FL has health coverage, with 30.4% on employee plans, 22.5% on Medicaid, 12.5% on Medicare, 11.7% on non-group plans, and 3.89% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the county of Calhoun County, FL was $8,076 in 2014. This is a 5.05% increase from the previous year ($7,688).

Primary care physicians in Calhoun County, FL see 2410 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.495% decrease from the previous year (2422 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1603 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 7212 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Gadsden County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (16.9%). Additionally, Liberty County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.6%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,410 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Calhoun County, FL see an average of 2,410 patients per year. This represents a 0.495% decrease from the previous year (2,422 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Calhoun County, FL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

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Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$8,076

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,606

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,175

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$12,229

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Florida (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.05%, from $7,688 to $8,076.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

19%

Uninsured

30.4%

Employer Coverage

22.5%

Medicaid

12.5%

Medicare

11.7%

Non-Group

3.89%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Calhoun County, FL declined by 1.04% from 19.2% to 19%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Calhoun County, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Gadsden County

    16.9% prevalence

  2. Madison County

    15.8% prevalence

  3. Taylor County

    15.5% prevalence

Gadsden County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Florida, at 16.9%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Florida by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Calhoun County, FL is home to a population of 14.5k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2017, 3.98% of Calhoun County, FL residents were born outside of the country (575 people).

In 2017, there were 6.01 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (11.1k people) in Calhoun County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.85k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 495 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Age

Age by Nativity

40

Median Native-Born Age

± 1

43

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 6.5

In 2017, the median age of all people in Calhoun County, FL was 40.3. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 40, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 43. But people in Calhoun County, FL are getting getting younger. In 2016, the average age of all Calhoun County, FL residents was 41.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

3.98%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

575 people

3.55%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

517 people

As of 2017, 3.98% of Calhoun County, FL residents (575 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Calhoun County, FL was 3.55%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Cuba

    951,787 ± 23,383 people

  2. Haiti

    321,904 ± 13,819 people

  3. Mexico

    272,262 ± 12,724 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 951,787 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 321,904 and Mexico with 272,262.

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Citizenship

98%

2017 Citizenship

97.8%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 98% of Calhoun County, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Calhoun County, FL was 97.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Calhoun County, FL

  1. White (Non-Hispanic)

    11.1k ± 69

  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)

    1.85k ± 178

  3. White (Hispanic)

    495 ± 151

In 2017, there were 6.01 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (11.1k people) in Calhoun County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.85k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 495 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 7 races represented in Calhoun County, FL as a share of the total population.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    449 ± 131

  2. Gulf War (1990s)

    90 ± 77

  3. Gulf War (2001-)

    79 ± 69

Calhoun County, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.99 times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Calhoun County, FL was $80,000 in 2017, which is 0.348 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $80,300 to $80,000, a 0.374% decrease. The homeownership rate in Calhoun County, FL is 83.5%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Calhoun County, FL have an average commute time of 26.4 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Calhoun County, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$80,000

2017 Median

± $7,651

$80,300

2016 Median

± $9,240

In 2017, the median property value in Calhoun County, FL declined from to $80,000 from the previous year's value of $80,300.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Calhoun County, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Calhoun County, FL the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

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Household Income

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$36,237

Median Household Income

± $2,312

4.58k

Number of Households

± 434

In 2017, the median household income of the 4.58k households in Calhoun County, FL declined from $36,237 from the previous year's value of $37,089.

The following chart displays the households in Calhoun County, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Calhoun County, FL distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Calhoun County, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

83.5%

2017 Homeownership

82.7%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 83.5% of the housing units in Calhoun County, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 82.7%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Calhoun County, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

26.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Calhoun County, FL have a longer commute time (26.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 3.11% of the workforce in Calhoun County, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    78.7%

  2. Carpooled

    15.5%

  3. Other

    2.81%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Calhoun County, FL was Drove Alone (78.7%), followed by those who Carpooled (15.5%) and those who Other (2.81%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Calhoun County, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Calhoun County, FL have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

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