Calhoun, Georgia

Calhoun: City in Gordon County, Georgia, United States

About

Calhoun is a city located in the county of Gordon in the U.S. state of Georgia. Its population at the 2010 census was 15,650 and a population density of 399 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 17,572 inhabitants.

The city was created 172 years ago in 1851.

Calhoun locator map
Location of Calhoun on Georgia map.

Quick Facts about Calhoun

Population : 17,572 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Georgia (United States)
County : Gordon County
Area : 39.19 km2
Altitude : 659 feet / 201 meters
Capital city : Calhoun is capital of Gordon County
Establishment : January 01, 1852 (172 years ago)
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 01:12:01 (5th December 2024)
Postal code : 30701
Density : 448 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 10.94% (2010-2020)
Downtown Calhoun Georgia image
Downtown Calhoun Georgia
Downtown Calhoun Georgia image

Geography

Calhoun is located at 34°30'9"N 84°57'4"W (34.5025900, -84.9510500).

Calhoun map

Demographics

The population of Calhoun increased by 10.94% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 15,650 - census
2011 16,323 4.12% estimation process
2012 16,354 0.19% estimation process
2013 16,370 0.1% estimation process
2014 16,480 0.67% estimation process
2015 16,631 0.91% estimation process
2016 16,796 0.98% estimation process
2017 16,948 0.9% estimation process
2018 17,035 0.51% estimation process
2019 17,271 1.37% estimation process
2020 17,572 1.71% estimation process

Calhoun zip code is 30701. County name: Gordon, County fips: 13129

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Best Things to Do in Calhoun

1 Rock Garden, Calhoun

Rating: 4.8 (1055)

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Rock Garden, Calhoun

2 Copper Creek Farm

Rating: 4.2 (433)

1514 Reeves Station Rd SW, Calhoun, GA 30701, United States ➦ Show Map

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Copper Creek Farm

3 Yellow Park

Rating: 4.6 (351)

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Yellow Park

4 Gordon County Parks & Rec

Rating: 4.4 (95)

7494 Fairmount Hwy SE, Calhoun, GA 30701, United States ➦ Show Map

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Gordon County Parks & Rec

5 Palmer Memorial Park

Rating: 4.6 (82)

601 S River St, Calhoun, GA 30701, United States ➦ Show Map

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Palmer Memorial Park

Where ot Eat in Calhoun

1 Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Rating: 4.4 (2417)

100 Cracker Barrel Dr, Calhoun, GA 30701, United States ➦ Show Map

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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

2 Ruby Tuesday

Rating: 3.9 (1224)

731 Hwy 53, Calhoun, GA 30701, United States ➦ Show Map

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Ruby Tuesday

3 Applebee's Grill + Bar

Rating: 4 (1111)

1008 Hwy 53 SE, Calhoun, GA 30701, United States ➦ Show Map

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Applebee's Grill + Bar

4 Waffle House

Rating: 4.1 (999)

1420 Red Bud Rd NE, Calhoun, GA 30701, United States ➦ Show Map

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Waffle House

5 Starbucks

Rating: 4.2 (900)

605 Hwy 53, Calhoun, GA 30701, United States ➦ Show Map

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Starbucks

Where to Stay in Calhoun

1 Motel 6 Calhoun, GA

Rating: 3.1 (597)

742 Hwy 53 East SE, Calhoun, GA 30701, United States ➦ Show Map

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Motel 6 Calhoun, GA

2 La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Calhoun

Rating: 3.8 (440)

150 Cracker Barrel Dr, Calhoun, GA 30701, United States ➦ Show Map

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La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Calhoun

3 Red Roof Inn & Suites Calhoun

Rating: 4.2 (233)

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Red Roof Inn & Suites Calhoun

4 Calhoun Lodge

Rating: 2.9 (209)

200 S Line St, Calhoun, GA 30701, United States ➦ Show Map

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Calhoun Lodge

5 Econo Lodge

Rating: 3.7 (196)

915 Hwy 53 SE, Calhoun, GA 30701, United States ➦ Show Map

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Econo Lodge

Other Places in Calhoun

1 Calhoun City Hall

Rating: 3.5 (2)

226 S Wall St, Calhoun, GA 30701 ➦ Show Map

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Calhoun City Hall

2 Gordon County Chamber-Commerce

300 S Wall St, Calhoun, GA 30701, United States ➦ Show Map

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Gordon County Chamber-Commerce

People born in Calhoun (12)

People born in Calhoun, including Confederate States of America Army general and Cherokee Nation Stand Watie, archer William Thompson, professional wrestler Charlie Cook, .

List

  • Dale Willis (American college baseball player, Major League Baseball player, pitcher) he was born in 29/05/1938
  • Ernest Neal (American writer) he was born in 01/01/1858
  • John Ridge (American Indian politician) he was born in 01/01/1802
  • Ray B. Sitton (United States general) he was born in 06/11/1923
  • Henry Joseph (American crime writer) he was born in 04/02/1948
  • John Meadows III he was born in 28/08/1944
  • Josh Smoker (American professional baseball pitcher) he was born in 26/11/1988
  • Tre Lamb (American football coach and player) he was born in 16/09/1989
  • Elias Boudinot (Cherokee Indian leader) he was born in 01/01/1802

Schools in Calhoun

College & universities near Calhoun, GA

Code Name City ZIP
487959 Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology Dalton (GA) 30720-8402

Stations (2)

Amtrak & bus stations near Calhoun, GA

Code Name Address Type
ATL Peachtree Station 1688 Peachtree Street, NW RAIL
GNS Gainesville 116 Industrial Boulevard RAIL

Post offices near Calhoun

Post Office Name City ZIP
Calhoun Post Office Calhoun (GA) 30701

Other places with the same name (5)

Other cities in Gordon County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Gordon County , GA.

City Name Population Title
Resaca 1,089 City in Gordon County, Georgia, United States of America
Fairmount 743 City in Gordon County, Georgia, United States
Plainville 322 City in Gordon County, Georgia, United States
Ranger 137 Town in Gordon County, Georgia, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Calhoun distances to largest Georgia cities