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Calhoun, Kentucky is 18 miles SW of Owensboro, Kentucky (center to center) and 95 miles SW of Louisville, Kentucky. It is in McLean county. The population of the city is 836.
In Calhoun, about 47% of adults are married. Adults in Calhoun are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the city.
Calhoun has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities. Seniors are common in the city.
In 2000, Calhoun had a median family income of $32,386.
Among Calhoun political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $200. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.
Of the housing in Calhoun, approximately 70% is occupied by their owners. The city offers a good supply of small apartments. Rents in Calhoun are lower than most places in Kentucky.
In Calhoun, 94% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in the city than most cities its size.
Comparing Calhoun to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Female Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Senior Citizens | ![]() | ![]() |
| Age of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women | ![]() | ![]() |
| Racial Diversity | ![]() | ![]() |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | ![]() | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men | ![]() | ![]() |
| Male Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Portion of People Married | ![]() | ![]() |
| Average Household Size | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| People in Middle Class or Better | ![]() | ![]() |
| College Educated Adults | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Above Poverty | ![]() | ![]() |
| Median Family Income | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
| Public Transportation Use | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Affordability of Rents | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
| Housing Recently Built | ![]() | ![]() |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
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