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Calhoun County
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Calhoun County, Alabama
1702 Noble St Suite 103
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). Pop per sq mi: 184.30.
Pop 2005: 112,141. State rank: 10. Pop change: 2000-20005 -0.10%; 1990-2000 -3.30%. Pop 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; Pop below poverty level: 16.10%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $21,388-$24,492.
Unemployment 2004: 5.40%. Change from 2000: -0.20%. Median travel time to work: 23.40 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 15.50%.

Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Anniston County seat (23,822)
  • Oxford (15,648)

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    Calhoun County, Florida
    20859 Central Ave E Rm 130
    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). Pop per sq mi: 23.40.
    Pop 2005: 13,290. State rank: 63. Pop change: 2000-20005 2.10%; 1990-2000 18.20%. Pop 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; Pop below poverty level: 20.00%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $15,904-$17,566.
    Unemployment 2004: 5.20%. Change from 2000: 0.10%. Median travel time to work: 28.00 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 43.80%.

    Cities with population over 10,000: None.


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    Calhoun County, West Virginia
    PO Box 230
    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). Pop per sq mi: 26.30.
    Pop 2005: 7,387. State rank: 51. Pop change: 2000-20005 -2.60%; 1990-2000 -3.80%. Pop 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; Pop below poverty level: 25.10%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $15,660-$17,045.
    Unemployment 2004: 9.40%. Change from 2000: -6.00%. Median travel time to work: 38.00 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 45.60%.

    Cities with population over 10,000: None.


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    Calhoun County, Arkansas
    PO Box 1175
    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). Pop per sq mi: 8.90.
    Pop 2005: 5,589. State rank: 75. Pop change: 2000-20005 -2.70%; 1990-2000 -1.40%. Pop 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; Pop below poverty level: 16.50%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $18,366-$20,574.
    Unemployment 2004: 6.90%. Change from 2000: -0.30%. Median travel time to work: 24.80 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 52.30%.

    Cities with population over 10,000: None.


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    Calhoun County, Illinois
    102 County Rd PO Box 187
    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). Pop per sq mi: 20.30.
    Pop 2005: 5,163. State rank: 100. Pop change: 2000-20005 1.60%; 1990-2000 -4.50%. Pop 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; Pop below poverty level: 9.00%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $22,381-$22,675.
    Unemployment 2004: 7.20%. Change from 2000: 1.60%. Median travel time to work: 40.40 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 52.10%.

    Cities with population over 10,000: None.


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    Calhoun County, Michigan
    315 W Green St
    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). Pop per sq mi: 196.40.
    Pop 2005: 139,191. State rank: 17. Pop change: 2000-20005 0.90%; 1990-2000 1.50%. Pop 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; Pop below poverty level: 11.30%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $25,138-$26,778.
    Unemployment 2004: 7.00%. Change from 2000: 1.60%. Median travel time to work: 20.10 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 17.00%.

    Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Battle Creek (53,399)

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    Calhoun County, Georgia
    PO Box 226
    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). Pop per sq mi: 21.30.
    Pop 2005: 5,972. State rank: 150. Pop change: 2000-20005 -5.50%; 1990-2000 26.10%. Pop 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; Pop below poverty level: 26.50%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $15,735-$19,271.
    Unemployment 2004: 5.90%. Change from 2000: -1.00%. Median travel time to work: 26.40 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 49.80%.

    Cities with population over 10,000: None.


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    Calhoun County, Mississippi
    PO Box 8
    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). Pop per sq mi: 25.00.
    Pop 2005: 14,652. State rank: 59. Pop change: 2000-20005 -2.80%; 1990-2000 1.10%. Pop 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; Pop below poverty level: 18.10%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $19,479-$22,619.
    Unemployment 2004: 6.70%. Change from 2000: -3.70%. Median travel time to work: 24.90 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 36.00%.

    Cities with population over 10,000: None.


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    Calhoun County, Texas
    211 S Ann St
    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). Pop per sq mi: 40.20.
    Pop 2005: 20,606. State rank: 113. Pop change: 2000-20005 -0.20%; 1990-2000 8.40%. Pop 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; Pop below poverty level: 16.40%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $21,048-$22,351.
    Unemployment 2004: 7.50%. Change from 2000: -0.40%. Median travel time to work: 19.60 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 16.30%.

    Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Port Lavaca County seat (11,759)

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    Calhoun County, Iowa
    416 4th St Suite 5
    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). Pop per sq mi: 18.30.
    Pop 2005: 10,443. State rank: 77. Pop change: 2000-20005 -6.00%; 1990-2000 -3.40%. Pop 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; Pop below poverty level: 10.10%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $22,845-$23,743.
    Unemployment 2004: 4.50%. Change from 2000: 1.20%. Median travel time to work: 18.60 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 35.20%.

    Cities with population over 10,000: None.


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    Calhoun County, South Carolina
    102 Courthouse Dr Suite 108 Courthouse Annex
    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). Pop per sq mi: 39.70.
    Pop 2005: 15,100. State rank: 44. Pop change: 2000-20005 -0.60%; 1990-2000 19.10%. Pop 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; Pop below poverty level: 16.20%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $22,217-$24,831.
    Unemployment 2004: 6.60%. Change from 2000: -0.70%. Median travel time to work: 29.90 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 67.90%.

    Cities with population over 10,000: None.


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