Calhoun County, MS elected officials: supervisors, sheriff, school board and cities
Who holds every elected county, school board, city and special-district office in Calhoun County: 17 seats on 9 elected bodies.
Board of Supervisors
Calhoun County Board of Supervisors
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Supervisor, District 1 | Charles Bobo source |
| Supervisor, District 2 | Homer Moore source |
| Supervisor, District 3 | Gerald Thompson source |
| Supervisor, District 4 | Barney J. Wade source |
| Supervisor, District 5 | Tony Morgan source |
County officers
Calhoun County Election Commission
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Election Commissioner, District 1 | Bernadette Coleman source |
| Election Commissioner, District 2 | Jerry Brasher source |
| Election Commissioner, District 3 | Faye Morris source |
| Election Commissioner, District 4 | Phillip Lucius source |
| Election Commissioner, District 5 | Robert Easley source |
Also elected countywide
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Chancery Clerk | Kathy Weeks Poynor source |
| Circuit Clerk | Carlton Baker source |
| Coroner | Amy Poynor source |
| County Prosecuting Attorney | Tina Dugard Scott source |
| Sheriff | Greg Pollan source |
| Tax Assessor | Bill Malone source |
| Tax Collector | Bill Malone source |
How many local governments Calhoun County has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 17 local governments in Calhoun County. This page lists the ones whose offices are elected.
| Kind of government | Census count (2022) | Listed on this page |
|---|---|---|
| County government | 1 | 1 |
| Cities, towns, villages and townships | 7 | 0 |
| School districts (school boards) | 1 | 0 |
| Special districts (elected boards) | 8 | 0 |
About these counts
The Census Bureau counts every independent local government once, in the county it assigns it to: the one it mostly serves or where it's based. A city or district that crosses county lines is counted in only one county, so it may be listed on this page but counted elsewhere, or the other way around. Many special districts, such as housing authorities, have appointed boards, and some places have more than one elected body, so the two columns measure different things. School systems run by a county, city or the state aren't counted as separate governments, though their boards may be listed here; in some states the Bureau counts community or state colleges as school districts. The counts are as of 2022.
Who lives in Calhoun County
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 6.3% · White 63.7% · Black 26.4% · Asian 0.1% · Other or more than one race 3.5% (Hispanic or Latino people can be of any race; the other groups are non-Hispanic.)
About these figures
The American Community Survey asks about 3.5 million households a year about who lives there, their work, income, schooling and housing. The 5-year estimates pool 2020–2024 answers so that every county and district has enough of them. They're estimates with a (larger for smaller places), and they're different from the once-a-decade census count. "Median" means half are above and half below. Household income is before taxes and includes everyone in the household. The unemployment share here is the survey's five-year average, so it differs from the monthly rate in the BLS jobs report. Race and Hispanic origin are as people describe themselves.
Health insurance means any coverage, private or public (such as Medicaid or Medicare), when people answered; the share is of everyone except people on active military duty and people living in institutions such as prisons and nursing homes. The housing shares are of renting households, and of homeowners with a mortgage, for whom the Census Bureau can compute them (households with no income, or renters who pay no cash rent, are left out). Rent here is gross rent, rent plus utilities; owner costs include the mortgage, property taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Jobs in Calhoun County
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 2.9% | 154 | 5,108 | 5,262 |
| August 2026 | 2.9% | 153 | 5,082 | 5,235 |
| July 2026 | 3.3% | 172 | 5,114 | 5,286 |
| June 2026 | 3.6% | 195 | 5,174 | 5,369 |
| May 2026 | 3.2% | 169 | 5,195 | 5,364 |
| April 2026 | 2.6% | 141 | 5,226 | 5,367 |
| March 2026 | 3.4% | 188 | 5,277 | 5,465 |
| February 2026 | 3.8% | 207 | 5,264 | 5,471 |
| January 2026 | 3.2% | 174 | 5,183 | 5,357 |
| December 2025 | 2.8% | 151 | 5,240 | 5,391 |
| November 2025 | 3.3% | 179 | 5,247 | 5,426 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 3.4% | 187 | 5,282 | 5,469 |
| August 2025 | 4.0% | 213 | 5,179 | 5,392 |
| July 2025 | 4.0% | 217 | 5,237 | 5,454 |
| June 2025 | 4.0% | 219 | 5,220 | 5,439 |
| May 2025 | 3.4% | 182 | 5,170 | 5,352 |
| April 2025 | 2.9% | 156 | 5,242 | 5,398 |
| March 2025 | 3.4% | 187 | 5,251 | 5,438 |
| February 2025 | 3.7% | 197 | 5,194 | 5,391 |
| January 2025 | 3.3% | 179 | 5,203 | 5,382 |
| December 2024 | 3.0% | 163 | 5,222 | 5,385 |
| November 2024 | 3.0% | 159 | 5,163 | 5,322 |
| October 2024 | 3.0% | 161 | 5,225 | 5,386 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 3.5% | 188 | 5,224 | 5,412 |
| 2024 | 2.8% | 151 | 5,231 | 5,382 |
| 2023 | 3.0% | 156 | 5,129 | 5,285 |
| 2022 | 3.6% | 200 | 5,282 | 5,482 |
| 2021 | 4.8% | 264 | 5,263 | 5,527 |
| 2020 | 7.7% | 428 | 5,141 | 5,569 |
| 2019 | 5.2% | 298 | 5,388 | 5,686 |
| 2018 | 4.4% | 252 | 5,413 | 5,665 |
| 2017 | 4.5% | 257 | 5,448 | 5,705 |
| 2016 | 5.3% | 326 | 5,842 | 6,168 |
Crime reported in Calhoun County
Earlier years
| Year | Violent | Rate | Property | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 35 | 273.8 | 54 | 422.4 |
| 2021 | 25 | 177.5 | 63 | 447.3 |
By police agency (4)
| Agency | Year | Violent | Property | People served |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun County Sheriff's Office | 2025 | 9 | 11 | 7,667 |
| Bruce Police Department | 2025 | 4 | 15 | 1,602 |
| Calhoun City Police Department | 2025 | 3 | 6 | 1,463 |
| Vardaman Police Department | 2024 | 3 | 2 | 1,041 |
Police staffing
Agencies counted (5), 2022
| Agency | Officers | Civilians | People served |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun County Sheriff's Office | 8 | 1 | 7,710 |
| Bruce Police Department | 5 | 0 | 1,616 |
| Calhoun City Police Department | 3 | 0 | 1,432 |
| Derma Police Department | 1 | 0 | 938 |
| Vardaman Police Department | 1 | 0 | 1,089 |
Quick answers
- Who is the Calhoun County Chancery Clerk?
- Kathy Weeks Poynor is the Chancery Clerk of Calhoun County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Calhoun County Circuit Clerk?
- Carlton Baker is the Circuit Clerk of Calhoun County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Calhoun County Coroner?
- Amy Poynor is the Coroner of Calhoun County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Calhoun County County Prosecuting Attorney?
- Tina Dugard Scott is the County Prosecuting Attorney of Calhoun County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Calhoun County Election Commissioner, District 1?
- Bernadette Coleman is the Election Commissioner, District 1 of Calhoun County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Calhoun County Election Commissioner, District 2?
- Jerry Brasher is the Election Commissioner, District 2 of Calhoun County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Calhoun County Election Commissioner, District 3?
- Faye Morris is the Election Commissioner, District 3 of Calhoun County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Calhoun County Election Commissioner, District 4?
- Phillip Lucius is the Election Commissioner, District 4 of Calhoun County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Calhoun County Election Commissioner, District 5?
- Robert Easley is the Election Commissioner, District 5 of Calhoun County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Calhoun County Sheriff?
- Greg Pollan is the Sheriff of Calhoun County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Calhoun County Tax Assessor?
- Bill Malone is the Tax Assessor of Calhoun County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Calhoun County Tax Collector?
- Bill Malone is the Tax Collector of Calhoun County, Mississippi.
- Who are the Calhoun County commissioners?
- Charles Bobo (Supervisor, District 1); Homer Moore (Supervisor, District 2); Gerald Thompson (Supervisor, District 3); Barney J. Wade (Supervisor, District 4); Tony Morgan (Supervisor, District 5).
- What is the population of Calhoun County?
- About 12,922 people, with a median age of 42; the median household income is $43,125 and 20.4% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in Calhoun County?
- 2.9% in September 2026 (preliminary): 154 people unemployed in a labor force of 5,262, against 3.4% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in Calhoun County?
- 17 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 7 municipal, 1 school district and 8 special district governments.
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