South Carolina

Calhoun

14,119
2020 population
1910
first census record
12
census records

About Calhoun

Calhoun, South Carolina, first appears in the United States federal census in 1910, when it recorded a population of 16,634. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 14,119.

Its recorded population peaked at 18,384 in 1920, and has since declined by roughly 23 percent.

On the ground today, 4 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Siege of Fort Motte (approach skirmishes), Battle of Fort Motte, Battle of Motte's Plantation, and 18 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202014,119
201015,175
200015,185
199012,753
198012,206
197010,780
196012,256
195014,753
194016,229
193016,707
192018,384
191016,634
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, South Carolina.

Siege of Fort Motte (approach skirmishes)
1781
Battle of Fort Motte
1781
Battle of Motte's Plantation
1781
Action at Fort Motte (approach skirmish)
1781

Historic places in Calhoun

National Register of Historic Places listings in Calhoun, South Carolina.

Fort Motte Battle Site
Fort Motte
Ulmer-Summers House
Cameron
Houser, David, House
St. Matthews
Midway Plantation
Fort Motte
Puritan Farm
St. Matthews
Dantzler, Col. Olin M., House
St. Matthews
Baker, William, House
Gaston
Lang Syne Plantation
St. Matthews
Zante Plantation
Fort Motte
Banks, Col. J. A., House
St. Matthews
Calhoun County Courthouse
St. Matthews
Oakland Plantation
Fort Motte
Calhoun County Library
St. Matthews
Haigler House
Cameron
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Frequently asked about Calhoun

When does Calhoun first appear in the US census?
Calhoun, South Carolina first appears in the federal census in 1910, with a recorded population of 16,634.
What is the population of Calhoun?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Calhoun had a recorded population of 14,119.
When did Calhoun's population peak?
Calhoun's recorded population peaked at 18,384 in 1920.
Were any battles fought in Calhoun?
4 documented military engagements took place in Calhoun, including Siege of Fort Motte (approach skirmishes), Battle of Fort Motte, Battle of Motte's Plantation.
How many historic places are in Calhoun?
18 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Calhoun, South Carolina.
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