Time Zone: Calhoun County lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Hampton is the Seat for Calhoun County.
Calhoun County was founded in 1850. Calhoun was created by taking area from Dallas and Counties.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Calhoun had a population of 5,196 people. This is a decrease of 9.54% since the last Census (which gave a population of 5,744 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Calhoun represented 0.21% of the total population of Arkansas, making it the state's 75th most populous county (out of 75 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 5,368 | -6.55% | +3.31% since 2009 |
2009 | 5,196 | -9.54% | -2.4% since 2008 |
2008 | 5,324 | -7.31% | -2.72% since 2007 |
2007 | 5,473 | -4.72% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 5,744 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Calhoun County Census Page for Calhoun County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Calhoun County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Calhoun County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Hampton | 1,406 | 1,579 | 10.96% decrease |
Thornton | 469 | 517 | 9.28% decrease |
Harrell | 265 | 293 | 9.56% decrease |
Tinsman | 68 | 75 | 9.33% decrease |
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