Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
| Below Poverty | 8.4% ▼ 16% below avg |
| College Grads | 31.7% ▼ 18% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.4% ▼ 11% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 341 (2.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,004 (33.2%) |
| Some College | 2,076 (17.2%) |
| Associates | 1,822 (15.1%) |
| Bachelors | 1,622 (13.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,213 (18.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $73,951 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $145,816 ▼ 48% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,107/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 10,676 |
| Vacant Units | 2,249 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Calhoun County is located in Texas and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 20,082 residents. With a median age of 39, it is a middle-aged county.
Calhoun County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $73,951 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.4%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 8.4% is near the national average.
Housing in Calhoun County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $145,816 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,107. Homeownership rates are high at 76.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Calhoun County are racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 49.0%. Educational attainment is moderately educated — 31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Calhoun County, TX is a solidly middle-class area in Texas. The 4 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77978 | Point Comfort | 498 | $106,806 | $116,300 | $1,125 | 0.0% | 32.2% |
| 77979 | Port Lavaca | 16,179 | $68,877 | $137,700 | $1,065 | 4.4% | 32.1% |
| 77982 | Port O Connor | 698 | $81,917 | $248,800 | — | 0.4% | 34.0% |
| 77983 | Seadrift | 2,707 | $96,182 | $173,200 | $1,357 | 5.8% | 28.3% |