Calhoun County, Mississippi

Calhoun County: county in Mississippi, United States

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Calhoun County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 14,962 and a population density of 10 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 14,241 inhabitants. Its county seat is Pittsboro. The county was created 174 years ago in 1852.

Calhoun County locator map
Location of Calhoun County on Mississippi map.

County Snapshot

Calhoun County at a glance

Calhoun County currently has 6 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.

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Mapped populated places

6

These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.

Largest city

Bruce

Population 1,798

Quick Facts about Calhoun County

Population 14,241 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Mississippi (United States)
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Area 1523 km2
Water as percent of area 0.2%
Land as percent of area 99.8%
Latitude & Longitude 33.9365,-89.3365
Named for John C. Calhoun
Capital Pittsboro
Establishment March 08, 1852
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 06:08:32 (12th April 2026)
Density 9 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -5.06% (2010-2020)
Weather 86℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather
Calhoun County Mississippi Courthouse January 2016 image
Calhoun County Mississippi Courthouse January 2016 image

Geography

Calhoun County is located at 33°56'11"N 89°20'11"W (33.9364500, -89.3364500). It has 5 neighbors: Chickasaw County, Grenada County, Pontotoc County, Webster County and Yalobusha County.

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The largest city of Calhoun County is Bruce with a population of 1,798. Other cities include, Calhoun City population 1,649, Vardaman population 1,259, Derma population 961 and Pittsboro population 188. See all Calhoun County cities & populated places.

Calhoun County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Calhoun County.

City Name Population Title
Bruce 1,798 Town situated along the Skuna River in Calhoun County, Mississippi, USA
Calhoun City 1,649 Town in Mississippi, United States
Vardaman 1,259 City in Calhoun County, Mississippi, United States of America
Derma 961 Town of the United States
Pittsboro 188 Village in the United States
Big Creek 146 Human settlement in Calhoun County, Mississippi, United States of America

Weather

86°F
Mostly Sunny
0 to 10 mph S Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 0 to 10 mph.

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Official website of Calhoun County

Official Website
  • Pittsboro

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Calhoun County decreased by 5.06% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 14,962 - census
2011 14,905 -0.38% estimation process
2012 14,829 -0.51% estimation process
2013 14,708 -0.82% estimation process
2014 14,699 -0.06% estimation process
2015 14,639 -0.41% estimation process
2016 14,553 -0.59% estimation process
2017 14,508 -0.31% estimation process
2018 14,432 -0.53% estimation process
2019 14,361 -0.49% estimation process
2020 14,241 -0.84% estimation process
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People born in Calhoun County (3)

People born in Calhoun County, including football player Scott Suber, singer and guitarist Leo Welch, baseball player Dave Parker, .

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Forrest County 75,009 County in Mississippi, United States
Lauderdale County 73,751 County in Mississippi, United States
Gulfport 71,438 The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.
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Jones County 67,993 County in South Dakota, United States
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Auburn 60,258 The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi.
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