Alabama

Calhoun

116,441

2020 population

1840

first census record

census records

About Calhoun

Calhoun, Alabama, first appears in the United States federal census in 1840, when it recorded a population of 14,260. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 116,441.

Its recorded population peaked at 119,761 in 1980, and has since declined by roughly 3 percent.

On the ground today, 7 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Tallusahatchee, East Alabama Guerrilla Operations 1862–1865, Skirmish at Terrapin Creek AL, and 63 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census Year	Population	Chart
2020	116,441
2010	118,572
2000	112,249
1990	116,034
1980	119,761
1970	103,092
1960	95,878
1950	79,539
1940	63,319
1930	55,611
1920	47,822
1910	39,115
1900	34,874
1890	33,835
1880	19,591
1870	13,980
1860	21,539
1850	17,163
1840	14,260

Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Calhoun

Military engagements that took place in Calhoun, Alabama.

Battle of Tallusahatchee

1813

East Alabama Guerrilla Operations 1862–1865

1862

Skirmish at Terrapin Creek AL

1863

Wilson's Raid — Munford / Anniston Area

1865

Wilson's Raid — Jacksonville AL Skirmish

1865

Skirmish at Choccolocco Valley, Alabama

1865

Skirmish at Jacksonville, Alabama

1865

Historic places in Calhoun

National Register of Historic Places listings in Calhoun, Alabama.

Woods, Alexander, House

Jacksonville

Coldwater Creek Covered Bridge

Coldwater

Anniston Inn Kitchen

Anniston

Huger, Richard P., House

Anniston

Bagley-Cater Building

Anniston

Saint Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church

Anniston

Lyric Theatre

Anniston

East Anniston Residential Historic District

Parker Memorial Baptist Church

Anniston

Snow, Dudley, House

Oxford

McKleroy-Wilson-Kirby House

Anniston

Bank of Anniston

Anniston

Glenwood Terrace Residential Historic District

Anniston

Noble, Samuel, Monument

Calhoun County Courthouse

Anniston

Anniston Cotton Manufacturing Company

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Frequently asked about Calhoun

When does Calhoun first appear in the US census?

Calhoun, Alabama first appears in the federal census in 1840, with a recorded population of 14,260.

What is the population of Calhoun?

At the most recent federal census (2020), Calhoun had a recorded population of 116,441.

When did Calhoun's population peak?

Calhoun's recorded population peaked at 119,761 in 1980.

Were any battles fought in Calhoun?

7 documented military engagements took place in Calhoun, including Battle of Tallusahatchee, East Alabama Guerrilla Operations 1862–1865, Skirmish at Terrapin Creek AL.

How many historic places are in Calhoun?

63 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Calhoun, Alabama.

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