Calhoun County's estimated 2026 population is 5,729 with a growth rate of -1.24% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Calhoun County is the 54th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 7,658 and has seen a growth of -25.19% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Calhoun County includes 95.88% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (95.88%)
Two or more races (3.43%)
Other race (0.49%)
Native American (0.13%)
Black or African American (0.05%)
Asian (0.03%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,904 | 95.88% |
| Two or more races | 211 | 3.43% |
| Other race | 30 | 0.49% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.13% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.05% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.03% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Calhoun County's average per capita income is $32,075. Household income levels show a median of $41,421. The poverty rate stands at 33.37%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $52,561 | - |
| Families | $47,602 | $65,377 |
| Households | $41,421 | $56,805 |
| Non Families | $23,598 | $40,373 |
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