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Calhoun County, AL market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Calhoun County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 115,834
- −0.3% since 2020
- Households
- 45,015
- Median household income
- $55,029
- +16.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $156,600
- Jobs located here
- 42,167
- Highest market score
- 66
- Insurance agencies, #594 of 2,272 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 115,834 people live in Calhoun County, in 45,015 households. Population estimates show Calhoun County declined 0.3% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Calhoun County is $55,029 a year, 32% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 16.5% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Calhoun County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 128, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (54).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Calhoun County are for insurance agencies (66), landscaping and lawn care companies (61) and coffee shops and cafes (53). Calhoun County ranks #594 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
Calhoun County is part of the Anniston-Oxford metro area. For its number of households, Calhoun County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (2.2 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for coffee shops and cafes (45% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Calhoun County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Calhoun County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies | 66 | #594 of 2,272 | 64 | 14.2 | $1.8M | 141 | 23 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 61 | #446 of 1,493 | 19 | 4.2 | $3M | 103 | 22 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 53 | #874 of 2,063 | 27 | 6.0 | $5.3M | 143 | 18 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 52 | #349 of 777 | 5 | 1.1 | $4.8M | 118 | 7 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 50 | #919 of 1,889 | 28 | 6.2 | $5.1M | 123 | 18 |
| House cleaning | 49 | #432 of 847 | 8 | 1.8 | $7.2M | 112 | 24 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 47 | #965 of 1,771 | 37 | 8.2 | $1.6M | 92 | 57 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 45 | #846 of 1,461 | 21 | 4.7 | $1.6M | 62 | 4 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 44 | #1,373 of 2,176 | 80 | 17.8 | Index only | 138 | 24 |
| Child care and preschools | 43 | #1,012 of 1,611 | 21 | 4.7 | $714K | 71 | 15 |
| Pet businesses | 42 | #1,442 of 2,200 | 57 | 12.7 | $582K | 66 | 16 |
| Electricians | 41 | #799 of 1,160 | 14 | 3.1 | $7.9M | 66 | 15 |
| Real estate | 41 | #1,562 of 2,229 | 102 | 22.7 | Index only | 136 | 44 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 38 | #661 of 887 | 17 | 3.8 | Index only | 91 | 5 |
| Gyms | 38 | #1,303 of 1,792 | 28 | 6.2 | $859K | 66 | 7 |
| Spas and skin care | 38 | #1,322 of 1,769 | 39 | 8.7 | $882K | 101 | 7 |
| Gas stations | 38 | #1,656 of 2,358 | 71 | 15.8 | $1.9M | 78 | 76 |
| Pet stores | 37 | #679 of 974 | 8 | 1.8 | $4.1M | 92 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | 37 | #1,038 of 1,485 | 18 | 4.0 | $1.8M | 68 | 12 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 37 | #1,764 of 2,405 | 219 | 48.7 | $651K | 98 | 67 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 36 | #1,343 of 1,707 | 33 | 7.3 | $3.4M | 71 | 30 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 35 | #1,047 of 1,334 | 19 | 4.2 | $1.3M | 63 | 4 |
| Car washes and detailing | 35 | #1,103 of 1,451 | 24 | 5.3 | $1.7M | 66 | 6 |
| Pizza | 35 | #1,620 of 2,090 | 28 | 6.2 | $5.1M | 100 | 109 |
| Home repair trades | 35 | #1,705 of 2,057 | 66 | 14.7 | $1.7M | 69 | 53 |
| Funeral homes | 34 | #1,126 of 1,472 | 21 | 4.7 | $303K | 45 | 8 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 34 | #1,681 of 2,088 | 52 | 11.6 | $462K | 70 | 11 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 34 | #1,859 of 2,405 | 384 | 85.3 | $371K | 100 | 194 |
| Tire shops | 33 | #1,191 of 1,530 | 29 | 6.4 | $1.4M | 55 | 7 |
| Roofing and gutters | 32 | #961 of 1,177 | 19 | 4.2 | $5.8M | 69 | 8 |
| Chiropractors | 32 | #1,220 of 1,490 | 22 | 4.9 | $2M | 83 | 14 |
| Hair salons | 32 | #1,983 of 2,339 | 128 | 28.4 | $269K | 62 | 11 |
| Auto repair shops | 31 | #1,989 of 2,378 | 115 | 25.5 | $345K | 78 | 45 |
| Auto repair and car care | 31 | #2,003 of 2,401 | 193 | 42.9 | $206K | 77 | 63 |
| Physical therapy | 30 | #1,209 of 1,422 | 25 | 5.6 | $1.7M | 72 | 15 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 29 | #1,658 of 1,886 | 47 | 10.4 | $926K | 94 | 32 |
| Convenience stores | 28 | #1,860 of 2,261 | 68 | 15.1 | $3.6M | 46 | 14 |
| Grocery stores | 26 | #1,758 of 2,070 | 50 | 11.1 | $4.9M | 53 | 20 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 26 | #2,075 of 2,402 | 132 | 29.3 | $1.9M | 55 | 34 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 26 | #2,217 of 2,385 | 233 | 51.8 | $148K | 69 | 28 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 22 | #1,224 of 1,327 | 23 | 5.1 | $1.7M | 56 | 15 |
| Nail salons | 21 | #1,230 of 1,328 | 34 | 7.6 | $1M | 61 | 10 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 21 | #1,924 of 2,087 | 82 | 18.2 | $885K | 70 | 40 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 20 | #1,548 of 1,656 | 42 | 9.3 | $1M | 58 | 74 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 20 | #2,050 of 2,222 | 65 | 14.4 | $2.2M | 72 | 109 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 20 | #2,073 of 2,210 | 116 | 25.8 | $626K | 71 | 46 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 20 | #2,290 of 2,394 | 347 | 77.1 | $125K | 82 | 149 |
| Pest control | 19 | #667 of 699 | 10 | 2.2 | $5.7M | 56 | 11 |
| Barbershops | 17 | #1,249 of 1,356 | 28 | 6.2 | $1.2M | 65 | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | 15 | #744 of 785 | 10 | 2.2 | $7.3M | 58 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 11 | #1,266 of 1,302 | 28 | 6.2 | $1.6M | 50 | 14 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.9 | $18.2M | 116 | 6 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.7 | Index only | 361 | 9 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.4 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.4 | $19.8M | Too few | 4 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Calhoun County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $39.7M | $881 | 92 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $131.5M | $2,922 | 113 |
| Food away from home | $142.6M | $3,168 | 78 |
| Groceries | $245.4M | $5,451 | 86 |
| Personal care products and services | $34.4M | $764 | 76 |
| Child care and other personal services | $15M | $333 | 57 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $24M | $534 | 54 |
| Medical and dental services | $43.5M | $966 | 75 |
| Pets | $33.2M | $737 | 81 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $72.6M | $1,613 | 78 |
| Vehicle insurance | $113.1M | $2,513 | 128 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $110.7M | $2,459 | 81 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $57.4M | $1,276 | 90 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $601.5M | $13,363 | 80 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Calhoun County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 115,834−0.3% since 2020
- Households
- 45,015
- Median age
- 39.9
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 70%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 606 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 192
- Median household income
- $55,029+16.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $73,223
- Median home value
- $156,600
- Jobs located here
- 42,167
- Daytime population
- 116,114Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Calhoun County, AL growing?
Population estimates put Calhoun County at 115,834 people in 2025, down 0.3% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 45,015 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 16.5%, before inflation.
How much do households in Calhoun County, AL spend?
Households in Calhoun County spend about $601.5M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $245.4M on groceries and $142.6M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Calhoun County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 128, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (54).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Calhoun County, AL?
Of the business types scored in Calhoun County, insurance agencies (66), landscaping and lawn care companies (61) and coffee shops and cafes (53) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #594 of 2,272 scored counties.
How does Calhoun County, AL compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Calhoun County is $55,029, 32% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 0.3% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $156,600, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (2.2 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for coffee shops and cafes (45% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 51 of the 56 business types have a score in Calhoun County, each ranked against other counties.
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