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Calhoun County, South Carolina had an estimated 14,249 residents on July 1, 2024, up 0.9 percent since the 2020 census base of 14,121, across 381 square miles. County output reached $910.9 m in 2024, 242 establishments operate here, and the SBA record carries 11 7(a) approvals worth $10.5 m since FY2020.
Underlined figures are computed by MMCG Analytics, not published by the agency.
Calhoun County
How many people live in Calhoun County
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202414,182
- Households6,179
- Average household size2.30
- Median household income$58,682
- Median age47.0
- Median gross rent$1,052 per month
- Median owner-occupied home value$172,100
- Home value to household income2.9 times
- Annual rent as a share of median income21.5 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a bachelor degree or higher24.4 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a graduate degree8.1 percent
- Adults 25 and over10,617
- Population under 182,639
- Share under 1818.6 percent
- Population 65 and over3,462
- Share 65 and over24.4 percent
- Working age population, 18 to 648,081
- Civilian labor force6,618
- Unemployment rate5.8 percent
- Labor force participation, adults 18 and over57.3 percent
- Rank by population among South Carolina counties43rd of 46
- Rank by population among US county-equivalents, Puerto Rico included2211th of 3,222
Calhoun County is the 43rd largest of 46 South Carolina counties by population. A median home costs 2.9 times median household income, which is affordable by national standards. Residents 65 and over outnumber those under 18, at 24.4 percent against 18.6 percent, which points demand at health care, services and single story product rather than schools.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
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Is Calhoun County's population growing?
- Population, July 1, 202414,249
- Census 2020 base population14,121
- Population change since the 2020 census base0.91 percent
- Population change, 2023 to 202441
- Births, 2024131
- Deaths, 2024202
- Natural change, 2024-71
- Net domestic migration, 2024113
- Net international migration, 20240
- Total net migration, 2024113
- Cumulative net domestic migration, 2021 to 2024523
- Rank by growth among US county-equivalents1513th of 3,144
The county has grown 0.91 percent since the 2020 census base. Deaths exceeded births in 2024 and the population still grew, so all of the growth came from people moving in. A market held up by migration is more sensitive to a change in relative cost than one growing from household formation.
US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
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Where are people moving to Calhoun County from?
- Tax returns filed by households arriving406
- People arriving, from those returns750
- Tax returns filed by households leaving329
- Net household movement77
- Adjusted gross income arriving$25.0 m
- Net adjusted gross income movement$10.3 m
- Average income of an arriving household$61,574
- Average income of a leaving household$44,644
- Largest single originOrangeburg County (130 households)
- Largest single destinationLexington County (86 households)
| Origin | Households | People | Adjusted gross income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orangeburg County | 130 | 248 | $7.9 m |
| Lexington County | 103 | 195 | $6.4 m |
| Richland County | 43 | 72 | $3.6 m |
Households arriving report $16,930 more average income than households leaving, so the migration is raising local spending power rather than just moving it around. The largest single source of arrivals is Orangeburg County, which is the catchment a retail or multifamily study should look at first.
US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
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What is the Calhoun County economy?
- County GDP, 2024$910.9 m
- County GDP, 2023$788.3 m
- GDP change, 2023 to 202415.6 percent
- GDP change over five years46.4 percent
- Rank by GDP among the South Carolina areas BEA publishes35th of 46
- Rank by GDP among the US county areas BEA publishes1913th of 3,127
- GDP per resident$64,228
Output grew 15.6 percent in the latest year and 46.4 percent over five, which is the trend line a lender will read behind any single year figure.
US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional, table CAGDP2, CAGDP2, through 2024.
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Employment by industry in Calhoun County
- Covered employment, annual average4,558
- Establishments reporting287
- Average annual pay$60,842
- Average weekly wage$1,170
- Manufacturing, employment1,525
- Manufacturing, average annual pay$79,779
- Construction, employment457
- Construction, average annual pay$62,831
- Retail trade, employment248
- Retail trade, average annual pay$23,030
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, employment223
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, average annual pay$50,129
- Administrative and support and waste management services, employment203
- Utilities, employment100
| Sector | Employment | Establishments | Average annual pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1,525 | 27 | $79,779 |
| Construction | 457 | 35 | $62,831 |
| Retail trade | 248 | 29 | $23,030 |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 223 | 26 | $50,129 |
| Administrative and support and waste management services | 203 | 16 | $59,340 |
| Utilities | 100 | 5 | $88,385 |
| Other services, except public administration | 67 | 15 | $47,882 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 63 | 22 | $85,567 |
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 1,525 jobs, 33.5 percent of covered employment.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
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How many businesses are in Calhoun County?
- Establishments, all industries242
- Employment at those establishments3,901
- Annual payroll$206.7 m
- Establishments per 1,000 residents17.1
These are counts of establishments physically operating in the county, not listings, so they are the supply side a feasibility study measures demand against. County Business Patterns counts private establishments with paid employees in March 2023, while the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages above counts every unemployment-insured employer, public ones included, as a 2024 annual average, so the two establishment and employment counts differ.
US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Building permits in Calhoun County
- Housing units authorized by permit, 202448
- Declared construction value permitted$11.0 m
- Single family units authorized48
- Multifamily units authorized0
- Multifamily share of units0.0 percent
- Average declared value per unit$228,750
- Units authorized per 1,000 households7.8
Single-family homes are 100.0 percent of units authorized, so the pipeline is predominantly single-family.
US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
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SBA loans in Calhoun County (7(a) and 504)
- 7(a) approvals recorded11
- 7(a) gross approval dollars$10.5 m
- Average 7(a) approval$956,627
- Median 7(a) approval$250,000
- Largest single approval$3,130,600
- Jobs reported supported, 7(a)344
- Jobs per approval31.3
- Distinct 7(a) lenders active6
- Distinct industries receiving approvals6
- Median 7(a) term120 months
- Share of loans on real estate terms, 240 months or longer18.2 percent
- Loans on real estate terms2
- Loans on working capital terms, 120 months or shorter6
- Franchise loans0
- Franchise share of approvals0.0 percent
- Leading industry by approval countSawmills (5)
- Most active lenderWells Fargo Bank National Association (6)
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA loan default and charge-off rates in Calhoun County
Do SBA loans in Calhoun County get paid back?
- Loans with a final outcome recorded1
- Paid in full1
- Charged off0
- Status: Exempt from disclosure5
- Status: Cancelled4
- Status: Paid in full1
- Status: Committed, not yet disbursed1
Only 1 loan has reached a final outcome, fewer than the 30 a charge-off rate needs, so no rate is published.
Compare against the national and state SBA charge-off rates, computed the same way over resolved loans only.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA lending by place in Calhoun County
- Borrower cities with recorded lending3
- Cameron, approvals8
- St. Matthews, approvals2
- Lexington, approvals1
| Borrower city | Approvals | Gross approval dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Cameron | 8 | $7,250,400 |
| St. Matthews | 2 | $622,500 |
| Lexington | 1 | $2,650,000 |
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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How large is Calhoun County?
- Land area381 sq mi
- Rank by land area among South Carolina counties45th of 46
- Width, east to west32.4 mi
- Height, north to south28.3 mi
- Geographies sharing a boundary5
- Residents per square mile of land37
- Establishments per square mile0.64
US Census Bureau county boundary geometry, TIGER, adjacency computed from shared boundary vertices, TIGER county boundaries. US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year. US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Flood risk in Calhoun County
- Participation of the county's own NFIP community Calhoun County, unincorporated areasParticipating, community 450254
- Communities in the county in the NFIP Community Status Book3
- Of those, participating in the NFIP2
- NFIP participation rate66.7 percent
- Communities carrying a CRS class0
- Radon levels in Calhoun County, EPA zone predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/LZone 3
The county's own community in the status book, unincorporated Calhoun County (community 450254), participates in the National Flood Insurance Program and carries no Community Rating System class, so no CRS premium discount applies there. The EPA places Calhoun County in radon zone 3, a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L. The zone is a screening prediction for the county and does not substitute for a test at an address. 66.7 percent of the county's listed communities participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, per Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26. US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Coverage
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Feasibility studies
When a Calhoun County site needs a document a lender will accept.
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- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202414,182
- Households6,179
- Average household size2.30
- Median household income$58,682
- Median age47.0
Common questions
Calhoun County questions, answered from the record.
How many people live in Calhoun County, South Carolina?
The Census Bureau estimates 14,249 residents on July 1, 2024 (US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024). The American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimate is 14,182, in 6,179 households, ranking 43rd of 46 South Carolina counties. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
Is Calhoun County's population growing?
The population has grown 0.91 percent since the 2020 census base of 14,121, to 14,249 on July 1, 2024. In 2024 there were 131 births against 202 deaths, with net migration of 113. Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
What is the median household income in Calhoun County?
$58,682. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $172,100, which is 2.9 times income, and median gross rent is $1,052 per month. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
How many businesses are in Calhoun County?
242 establishments, employing 3,901 people with an annual payroll of $206.7 m. These are establishments physically operating in the county, not listings. Source: US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
What is employment by industry in Calhoun County?
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 1,525 jobs, 33.5 percent of covered employment. Covered employment averages 4,558 jobs at an average annual pay of $60,842, or $1,170 a week. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
How much SBA lending happens in Calhoun County?
11 7(a) approvals totaling $10.5 m since FY2020, across 6 lenders, with a median approval of $250,000. These are approvals recorded in the release, not loans disbursed.
How many building permits were issued in Calhoun County?
48 housing units were authorized by permit in 2024, with a declared construction value of $11.0 m. Multifamily was 0.0 percent of units. Source: US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
What is the radon zone for Calhoun County?
Zone 3, a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L. Source: US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Where do people moving to Calhoun County come from?
The largest single origin is Orangeburg County, with 130 households. Arriving households report an average income of $61,574 against $44,644 for those leaving. Source: US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
Are traffic counts available for Calhoun County on this page?
No. Annual average daily traffic resolves in the platform rather than in this dataset, so no AADT figure is printed here. It is a gap we know about rather than a figure we estimated.
Is zoning published for Calhoun County?
No. Nothing on this page presents parcel level zoning, and where a statutory framework applies it is marked as the statewide frame, to be confirmed locally.
Calhoun County
Cities and places in Calhoun.
2 Census places lie wholly or partly in Calhoun County. All 2 carry enough published place level data for a page of their own and are linked.
| Place | Type | Population | SBA 7(a) approvals, projects in this county | Lies in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Matthews | town | 1,645 | 2 | Wholly in this county |
| Cameron | town | 427 | 8 | Wholly in this county |
A further 1 of the county's 11 SBA 7(a) approvals are to borrowers in cities that match no Census place in Calhoun County, the largest being Lexington (1). Those are postal cities, unincorporated areas and cities outside the county, so no place row claims them; they are counted in the county total above.