Calhoun County, Texas
Calhoun County: county in Texas, United States
About
Calhoun County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 21,381 and a population density of 8 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 21,001 inhabitants. Its county seat is Port Lavaca. The county was created 180 years ago in 1845.
County Snapshot
Calhoun County at a glance
Calhoun County currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
3
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Texas counties
254
Open related pagesLargest city
Port LavacaPopulation 11,671
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Calhoun County
| Population | 21,001 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| Different from | Calhoun County, Calhoun County, Calhoun County, Calhoun County, Calhoun County, Calhoun County, Calhoun County, Calhoun County, Calhoun County, Calhoun County |
| Area | 2673 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 51% |
| Land as percent of area | 49% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 28.4391,-96.6151 |
| Named for | John C. Calhoun |
| Capital | Port Lavaca |
| Establishment | January 01, 1846 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 07:44:46 (12th April 2026) |
| Density | 8 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.81% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 79℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Calhoun County is located at 28°26'21"N 96°36'54"W (28.4391100, -96.6150700). It has 5 neighbors: Aransas County, Jackson County, Matagorda County, Refugio County and Victoria County.
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The largest city of Calhoun County is Port Lavaca with a population of 11,671. Other cities include, Seadrift population 1,500 and Point Comfort population 652. See all Calhoun County cities & populated places.
Calhoun County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Calhoun County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Port Lavaca | 11,671 | City in Texas, United States |
| Seadrift | 1,500 | City in Calhoun County, Texas, United States |
| Point Comfort | 652 | City in Calhoun County, Texas, United States |
Weather
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7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Calhoun County
Official Website- Port Lavaca
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Calhoun County decreased by 1.81% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21,381 | - | census |
| 2011 | 21,359 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 21,575 | 1% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 21,729 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 21,812 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 21,887 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 21,948 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 21,712 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 21,504 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 21,290 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 21,001 | -1.38% | estimation process |
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|---|---|---|
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