Jobs, pay and daily life in Calhoun, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Calhoun is a city in Georgia with 18,183 residents. The median household earns $58,750 a year and the median rent is $873 a month, which is 17.8% of the median household income. The nearest metropolitan area with BLS wage data is Dalton, GA (65,300 jobs), about 19 miles away; this place is probably not part of it, so its pay tables are a reference only.
How Calhoun compares. Among the 100 largest places in Georgia, Calhoun is #67 by population, #8 for rent (#1 = cheapest), #91 for remote work (#1 = most), #89 for college degrees (#1 = most). Its county, Gordon County, is #21 of 159 counties for average pay ($57,205).
Calhoun has 18,183 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 0.2% of the population of Georgia. It covers 17 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 1,087 people per square mile. The median age is 36.0, 4% younger than the state median (36.0 against 37.6).
The median gross rent is $873 a month (rent plus utilities), 37% below the state median ($873 against $1,393). Over a year that is 17.8% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $251,000, which is 4.3 times the median household income ($58,750). 55.8% of households own their home, 15% below the state average (55.8% against 65.7%).
The nearest metropolitan area with wage data is Dalton, GA, metropolitan area has 65,300 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $42,210 a year, 17% below the national median ($42,210 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are production (13,900 jobs, median $39,260); transportation and material moving (8,740 jobs, median $37,990); office and administrative support (7,300 jobs, median $40,700). The area is most specialised in production (3.9 times) and transportation and material moving (1.5 times), where the share of workers is well above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are office and administrative support ($40,700) and production ($39,260). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Gordon County was 3.2%. 60.0% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Gordon County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.
Among workers, 85.6% drive alone, 0.0% use public transit, 0.7% walk, 6.1% work from home. 10.0% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 50% below the state average (10.0% against 19.8%).
20.2% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 42% below the state share (20.2% against 35.0%). 10.6% of residents were born outside the United States, 5% below the state share (10.6% against 11.2%). The poverty rate is 14.1%, 5% above the state rate (14.1% against 13.4%).
The warmest month is Jul, averaging 80°F (26.6°C), and the coolest is Jan at 40°F (4.3°C). About 1,317 mm (52 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Dec is the wettest month (137 mm) and Oct the driest (89 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.
Closest cities in this guide: Dalton (19 miles, rent 14% higher); Rome (22 miles, rent 18% higher); Cartersville (24 miles, rent 41% higher); Canton (31 miles, rent 92% higher). Rent differences are against Calhoun; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.
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| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 2,470 | 1.99 | $37,040 | $26,820 | $46,070 | -8% |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | 2,000 | 6.15 | $37,930 | $33,180 | $42,280 | -18% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,540 | 1.78 | $53,760 | $38,160 | $73,050 | -8% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,530 | 0.94 | $23,400 | $20,160 | $33,210 | -25% |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,360 | 0.83 | $29,140 | $21,760 | $48,620 | -18% |
| Cashiers | 1,350 | 1.04 | $27,260 | $20,490 | $32,280 | -17% |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,170 | 0.79 | $94,050 | $45,440 | $211,950 | -11% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 1,120 | 1.92 | $63,340 | $49,480 | $78,760 | -1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | 1,120 | 3.97 | $59,370 | $43,810 | $84,570 | -20% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 1,080 | 1.00 | $39,730 | $30,300 | $54,260 | -11% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,040 | 0.88 | $33,370 | $27,610 | $42,590 | -11% |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,030 | 0.99 | $39,310 | $27,630 | $51,760 | -13% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 1,010 | 1.58 | $47,220 | $35,880 | $62,960 | -5% |
| Registered Nurses | 1,000 | 0.71 | $83,290 | $67,000 | $103,870 | -15% |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics | 910 | 4.93 | $55,050 | $43,340 | $65,950 | -15% |
| Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers | 830 | 3.29 | $43,010 | $35,260 | $52,980 | -11% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | 790 | 1.53 | $65,930 | $38,150 | $138,960 | -9% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks | 790 | 2.29 | $38,910 | $32,930 | $46,920 | -14% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 770 | 1.30 | $35,800 | $28,610 | $46,420 | -20% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 680 | 0.72 | $17,930 | $15,080 | $45,730 | -49% |
These figures are for the nearest metropolitan area with wage data, Dalton, GA, about 19 miles away. They show what the regional labour market pays; they are not a measure of this city.
Median pay across all occupations: $42,210 (US $50,980); unemployment 3.6% (2026M09).
| Industry (residents) ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 22.7% |
| Education and health care | 19.9% |
| Retail trade | 11.0% |
| Construction | 9.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 8.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 6.3% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 5.9% |
| Public administration | 4.6% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 4.5% |
| Other services | 4.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.1% |
| Information | 0.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 0.2% |
Cities have no official GDP or payroll count of their own. These figures are for the county where Calhoun lies and cover the whole county, not only the city.
| County ⇅ | Population ⇅ | GDP (2024) ⇅ | GDP per resident ⇅ | Jobs (QCEW 2024) ⇅ | Employer sites ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Job change vs 2023 ⇅ | Unemployment rate ⇅ | Labour force ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon County | 59,100 | $3,382 million | $57,217 | 24,899 | 1,241 | $57,205 | +0.8% | 3.2% | 30,021 |
| Industry ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Share of private jobs ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Concentration vs US (location quotient) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 9,086 | 52.7% | $67,915 | 4.44 |
| Retail trade | 2,420 | 14.0% | $32,420 | 0.97 |
| Wholesale trade | 1,798 | 10.4% | $61,248 | 1.83 |
| Accommodation and food services | 1,690 | 9.8% | $21,511 | 0.75 |
| Construction | 823 | 4.8% | $61,119 | 0.63 |
| Administrative and waste services | 489 | 2.8% | $47,808 | 0.33 |
| Finance and insurance | 338 | 2.0% | $67,718 | 0.33 |
| Other services (except public administration) | 225 | 1.3% | $41,687 | 0.30 |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing | 149 | 0.9% | $44,199 | 0.74 |
| Real estate and rental | 136 | 0.8% | $46,423 | 0.35 |
| Information | 59 | 0.3% | $32,931 | 0.13 |
| Arts, entertainment, recreation | 44 | 0.3% | $28,240 | 0.11 |
QCEW counts jobs covered by unemployment insurance; sectors with too few employers are withheld by BLS. Latest-month unemployment is preliminary.
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 6.1% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 10.0% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,750 |
| Income per person | $30,894 |
| Median gross rent per month | $873 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 17.8% |
| Median home value | $251,000 |
| Homeowners | 55.8% |
| Poverty rate | 14.1% |
| Price level of the nearest metro area (US = 100) | 89.8 |
| Nearest metro median pay, all occupations | $42,210 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
State tax: Flat 5.19%.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 36.0 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 81.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 20.2% |
| Born abroad | 10.6% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 60.0% |
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| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.3 | 40 | 109 |
| Feb | 6.4 | 44 | 120 |
| Mar | 10.9 | 52 | 119 |
| Apr | 15.7 | 60 | 107 |
| May | 20.4 | 69 | 111 |
| Jun | 24.9 | 77 | 104 |
| Jul | 26.6 | 80 | 121 |
| Aug | 26.3 | 79 | 95 |
| Sep | 22.9 | 73 | 100 |
| Oct | 16.5 | 62 | 89 |
| Nov | 10.2 | 50 | 105 |
| Dec | 6.0 | 43 | 137 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton | GA | 19 mi | 34,538 | $63,577 | $996 |
| Rome | GA | 22 mi | 38,189 | $54,435 | $1,032 |
| Cartersville | GA | 24 mi | 24,074 | $84,437 | $1,229 |
| Canton | GA | 31 mi | 35,741 | $80,091 | $1,680 |
| Acworth | GA | 33 mi | 22,473 | $83,539 | $1,664 |
| Holly Springs | GA | 34 mi | 18,627 | $113,992 | $1,850 |
| Woodstock | GA | 36 mi | 37,381 | $103,496 | $1,821 |
| Kennesaw | GA | 37 mi | 34,605 | $83,356 | $1,845 |
| East Ridge | TN | 38 mi | 22,070 | $62,247 | $1,147 |
| Collegedale | TN | 39 mi | 11,330 | $70,246 | $1,581 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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18,183 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$873 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 17.8% of the median household income.
$58,750 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
3.2% (BLS county, Gordon County (latest month 2026M09)).
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