Calhoun County, county in Alabama, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 113,469 inhabitants. The county was created 192 years ago in 1832. Its county seat is Anniston.
There are 11 city/town in Calhoun County, AL. The largest city of Calhoun County is Oxford with a population of 21,216. Other cities include, Anniston population 21,090, Jacksonville population 12,972, Saks population 10,744, Piedmont population 4,470
Nestled in the gently rolling foothills of northeast Alabama sits Calhoun County, a mix of small cities, quaint towns, and rural communities. Though relatively small in size at just over 600 square miles, Calhoun County has played an important role in Alabama's history and development.
The largest city and county seat is Anniston, known as a major industrial hub through companies like Anniston Works. Jacksonville, located north of Anniston, is home to Jacksonville State University and its Gamecocks athletics. Oxford lies between the two cities and contains Anniston's original historic downtown district.
Smaller towns like Ohatchee, Weaver, and Choccolocco dot the countryside, each displaying traditional southern small-town charm. In the east, Piedmont acts as a gateway to Mount Cheaha, Alabama’s highest peak. The rural city of Hobson City traces its roots back to being one of the first African American incorporated communities in Alabama.
From the power of industry to the beauty of nature, Calhoun County’s unique mix of cities, towns, and rural areas provide a microcosm of Alabama’s culture, business, and history. Whether visiting the amenities of its population centers or enjoying the scenic foothills, Calhoun County has something to offer residents and visitors alike.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Calhoun County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Anniston | County seat of Calhoun County, Alabama, USA | 21,090 |
Bynum | Unincorporated community | 1,795 |
Hobson City | Town | 749 |
Jacksonville | City in Calhoun County, Alabama, United States | 12,972 |
Ohatchee | Town in Calhoun County, Alabama | 1,148 |
Oxford | City in Calhoun and Talladega counties, Alabama, USA | 21,216 |
Piedmont | City in Calhoun and Cherokee counties in the U. | 4,470 |
Saks | Unincorporated community in Alabama | 10,744 |
Trinity | Town in Morgan County, Alabama | 2,467 |
Union | Town in Alabama, USA | 207 |
Weaver | City in Alabama | 3,030 |