Calhoun County
Calhoun County, Alabama
Anniston, AL 36201
Phone: (256) 241-2800
Fax: (256) 231-1744
www.calhounchamber.com
In northeastern AL, southeast of Gadsden; organized as Benton County Dec 18, 1832 from Creek cession; name changed Jan 29, 1858. Name Origin: For John Caldwell Calhoun (1782-1850), U.S. statesman and champion of Southern causes. Originally for Thomas Hart Benton (1782-1858), U.S. senator from MO, but his views on the Missouri Compromise angered the residents
Area (sq mi):: 612.32 (land 608.46; water 3.86) Population per square mile: 184.30
Population 2005: 112,141 State rank: 10 Population change: 2000-20005 -0.10%; 1990-2000 -3.30% Population 2000: 112,249 (White 78.00%; Black or African American 18.50%; Hispanic or Latino 1.60%; Asian 0.60%; Other 2.10%). Foreign born: 1.70%. Median age: 37.20
Income 2000: per capita $17,367; median household $31,768; Population below poverty level: 16.10% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $21,388-$24,492
Unemployment (2004): 5.40% Unemployment change (from 2000): -0.20% Median travel time to work: 23.40 minutes Working outside county of residence: 15.50%
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Calhoun County, Florida
Blountstown, FL 32424
Phone: (850) 674-4545
Fax: (850) 674-5553
www.calhounco.org/index.htm
In the central panhandle of FL, west of Tallahassee; organized Jan 26, 1838 (prior to statehood) from Jackson County. Name Origin: For John Caldwell Calhoun (1782-1850), U.S. statesman and champion of Southern causes
Area (sq mi):: 574.34 (land 567.31; water 7.03) Population per square mile: 23.40
Population 2005: 13,290 State rank: 63 Population change: 2000-20005 2.10%; 1990-2000 18.20% Population 2000: 13,017 (White 77.60%; Black or African American 15.80%; Hispanic or Latino 3.80%; Asian 0.50%; Other 3.90%). Foreign born: 2.20%. Median age: 36.20
Income 2000: per capita $12,379; median household $26,575; Population below poverty level: 20.00% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $15,904-$17,566
Unemployment (2004): 5.20% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.10% Median travel time to work: 28.00 minutes Working outside county of residence: 43.80%
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Calhoun County, West Virginia
Grantsville, WV 26147
Phone: (304) 354-6725
Fax: (304) 354-6725
In central WV, southeast of Parkersburg; organized Mar 5, 1856 from Gilmer County. Name Origin: For John Caldwell Calhoun (1782-1850), U.S. statesman and champion of Southern causes
Area (sq mi):: 280.64 (land 280.62; water 0.02) Population per square mile: 26.30
Population 2005: 7,387 State rank: 51 Population change: 2000-20005 -2.60%; 1990-2000 -3.80% Population 2000: 7,582 (White 98.60%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 0.60%; Asian 0.10%; Other 0.80%). Foreign born: 0.60%. Median age: 41.30
Income 2000: per capita $11,491; median household $21,578; Population below poverty level: 25.10% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $15,660-$17,045
Unemployment (2004): 9.40% Unemployment change (from 2000): -6.00% Median travel time to work: 38.00 minutes Working outside county of residence: 45.60%
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Calhoun County, Arkansas
Hampton, AR 71744
Phone: (870) 798-2517
Fax: (870) 798-2428
In south-central AR; organized Dec 6, 1850 from Dallas, Ouachita, and Union counties. Name Origin: For John Caldwell Calhoun (1782-1850), U.S. statesman and champion of Southern causes
Area (sq mi):: 632.54 (land 628.27; water 4.27) Population per square mile: 8.90
Population 2005: 5,589 State rank: 75 Population change: 2000-20005 -2.70%; 1990-2000 -1.40% Population 2000: 5,744 (White 74.00%; Black or African American 23.40%; Hispanic or Latino 1.50%; Asian 0.00%; Other 2.00%). Foreign born: 0.90%. Median age: 39.20
Income 2000: per capita $15,555; median household $28,438; Population below poverty level: 16.50% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $18,366-$20,574
Unemployment (2004): 6.90% Unemployment change (from 2000): -0.30% Median travel time to work: 24.80 minutes Working outside county of residence: 52.30%
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Calhoun County, Illinois
Hardin, IL 62047
Phone: (618) 576-2351
Fax: (618) 576-2895
On west-central border of IL southwest of Springfield; organized Jan 10, 1825 from Pike County. Name Origin: For John Caldwell Calhoun (1782-1850), U.S. statesman and champion of Southern causes
Area (sq mi):: 283.69 (land 253.82; water 29.87) Population per square mile: 20.30
Population 2005: 5,163 State rank: 100 Population change: 2000-20005 1.60%; 1990-2000 -4.50% Population 2000: 5,084 (White 98.40%; Black or African American 0.00%; Hispanic or Latino 0.60%; Asian 0.20%; Other 1.00%). Foreign born: 1.00%. Median age: 40.50
Income 2000: per capita $16,785; median household $34,375; Population below poverty level: 9.00% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $22,381-$22,675
Unemployment (2004): 7.20% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.60% Median travel time to work: 40.40 minutes Working outside county of residence: 52.10%
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Calhoun County, Michigan
Marshall, MI 49068
Phone: (269) 781-0730
Fax: (269) 781-0721
www.calhouncountymi.org
In south-central MI, east of Kalamazoo; established Oct. 29, 1829 (prior to statehood) from Indian lands. Name Origin: For John Caldwell Calhoun (1782-1850), U.S. statesman and proponent of Southern causes
Area (sq mi):: 718.44 (land 708.72; water 9.72) Population per square mile: 196.40
Population 2005: 139,191 State rank: 17 Population change: 2000-20005 0.90%; 1990-2000 1.50% Population 2000: 137,985 (White 82.40%; Black or African American 10.90%; Hispanic or Latino 3.20%; Asian 1.10%; Other 4.00%). Foreign born: 2.40%. Median age: 36.40
Income 2000: per capita $19,230; median household $38,918; Population below poverty level: 11.30% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $25,138-$26,778
Unemployment (2004): 7.00% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.60% Median travel time to work: 20.10 minutes Working outside county of residence: 17.00%
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Calhoun County, Georgia
Morgan, GA 39866
Phone: (229) 849-4835
Fax: (229) 849-2100
In southwestern GA, west of Albany; organized Feb 20, 1854 from Early and Baker counties. Name Origin: For John Caldwell Calhoun (1782-1850), U.S. statesman and champion of Southern causes
Area (sq mi):: 283.57 (land 280.18; water 3.39) Population per square mile: 21.30
Population 2005: 5,972 State rank: 150 Population change: 2000-20005 -5.50%; 1990-2000 26.10% Population 2000: 6,320 (White 37.50%; Black or African American 60.60%; Hispanic or Latino 3.00%; Asian 0.10%; Other 1.00%). Foreign born: 1.90%. Median age: 35.60
Income 2000: per capita $11,839; median household $24,588; Population below poverty level: 26.50% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $15,735-$19,271
Unemployment (2004): 5.90% Unemployment change (from 2000): -1.00% Median travel time to work: 26.40 minutes Working outside county of residence: 49.80%
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Calhoun County, Mississippi
Pittsboro, MS 38951
Phone: (662) 412-3117
Fax: (662) 412-3128
In north-central MS, northwest of Columbus; organized Mar 8, 1852 from Chickasaw, Lafayette, and Yalobusha counties. Name Origin: For John Caldwell Calhoun (1782-1850), U.S. statesman and champion of Southern causes
Area (sq mi):: 587.97 (land 586.54; water 1.43) Population per square mile: 25.00
Population 2005: 14,652 State rank: 59 Population change: 2000-20005 -2.80%; 1990-2000 1.10% Population 2000: 15,069 (White 68.60%; Black or African American 28.70%; Hispanic or Latino 2.10%; Asian 0.10%; Other 1.80%). Foreign born: 1.60%. Median age: 37.40
Income 2000: per capita $15,106; median household $27,113; Population below poverty level: 18.10% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $19,479-$22,619
Unemployment (2004): 6.70% Unemployment change (from 2000): -3.70% Median travel time to work: 24.90 minutes Working outside county of residence: 36.00%
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Calhoun County, Texas
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
Phone: (361) 553-4411
Fax: (361) 553-4420
www.tisd.net/~calhoun/
On the central eastern coast of TX, northeast of Corpus Christi; organized Apr 4, 1846 from Victoria County. Name Origin: For John Caldwell Calhoun (1782-1850), U.S. statesman and champion of Southern causes
Area (sq mi):: 1032.16 (land 512.31; water 519.84) Population per square mile: 40.20
Population 2005: 20,606 State rank: 113 Population change: 2000-20005 -0.20%; 1990-2000 8.40% Population 2000: 20,647 (White 52.20%; Black or African American 2.60%; Hispanic or Latino 40.90%; Asian 3.30%; Other 16.10%). Foreign born: 8.50%. Median age: 35.30
Income 2000: per capita $17,125; median household $35,849; Population below poverty level: 16.40% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $21,048-$22,351
Unemployment (2004): 7.50% Unemployment change (from 2000): -0.40% Median travel time to work: 19.60 minutes Working outside county of residence: 16.30%
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Calhoun County, Iowa
Rockwell City, IA 50579
Phone: (712) 297-8122
Fax: (712) 297-5082
www.calhouncountyiowa.com
In central IA, west of Fort Dodge; established as Fox County Jan 15, 1851 from Greene County, name changed Jan 12, 1853. Name Origin: For John Caldwell Calhoun (1782-1850), U.S. statesman and proponent of Southern causes
Area (sq mi):: 572.29 (land 570.15; water 2.14) Population per square mile: 18.30
Population 2005: 10,443 State rank: 77 Population change: 2000-20005 -6.00%; 1990-2000 -3.40% Population 2000: 11,115 (White 97.60%; Black or African American 0.70%; Hispanic or Latino 0.90%; Asian 0.20%; Other 1.00%). Foreign born: 0.50%. Median age: 42.40
Income 2000: per capita $17,498; median household $33,286; Population below poverty level: 10.10% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $22,845-$23,743
Unemployment (2004): 4.50% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.20% Median travel time to work: 18.60 minutes Working outside county of residence: 35.20%
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Calhoun County, South Carolina
Saint Matthews, SC 29135
Phone: (803) 874-2435
Fax: (803) 874-1242
In central SC, south of Columbia; organized Feb 14, 1908 from Lexington and Orangeburg counties. Name Origin: For John Caldwell Calhoun (1782-1850), U.S. statesman and champion of Southern causes
Area (sq mi):: 392.34 (land 380.22; water 12.11) Population per square mile: 39.70
Population 2005: 15,100 State rank: 44 Population change: 2000-20005 -0.60%; 1990-2000 19.10% Population 2000: 15,185 (White 49.50%; Black or African American 48.70%; Hispanic or Latino 1.40%; Asian 0.10%; Other 1.10%). Foreign born: 1.00%. Median age: 38.90
Income 2000: per capita $17,446; median household $32,736; Population below poverty level: 16.20% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $22,217-$24,831
Unemployment (2004): 6.60% Unemployment change (from 2000): -0.70% Median travel time to work: 29.90 minutes Working outside county of residence: 67.90%
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