Calhoun County, West Virginia's estimated 2024 population is 5,849 with a growth rate of -1.85% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Calhoun County, West Virginia is the 54th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 7,658 and has seen a growth of -23.62% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,299 | -110 | -2.03% |
| 2028 | 5,409 | -110 | -1.99% |
| 2027 | 5,519 | -110 | -1.95% |
| 2026 | 5,629 | -110 | -1.92% |
| 2025 | 5,739 | -110 | -1.88% |
| 2024 | 5,849 | -110 | -1.85% |
| 2023 | 5,959 | -110 | -1.81% |
| 2022 | 6,069 | -104 | -1.68% |
| 2021 | 6,173 | -26 | -0.42% |
| 2020 | 6,199 | -878 | -12.41% |
| 2019 | 7,077 | -120 | -1.67% |
| 2018 | 7,197 | -124 | -1.69% |
| 2017 | 7,321 | -66 | -0.89% |
| 2016 | 7,387 | -85 | -1.14% |
| 2015 | 7,472 | -93 | -1.23% |
| 2014 | 7,565 | 8 | 0.11% |
| 2013 | 7,557 | -47 | -0.62% |
| 2012 | 7,604 | -38 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 7,642 | -16 | -0.21% |
| 2010 | 7,658 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 7,885 | -365 | -4.42% |
| 1980 | 8,250 | 1,204 | 17.09% |
| 1970 | 7,046 | -902 | -11.35% |
| 1960 | 7,948 | -2,311 | -22.53% |
| 1950 | 10,259 | -2,196 | -17.63% |
| 1940 | 12,455 | 1,589 | 14.62% |
| 1930 | 10,866 | 598 | 5.82% |
| 1920 | 10,268 | -990 | -8.79% |
| 1910 | 11,258 | 992 | 9.66% |
| 1900 | 10,266 | 2,111 | 25.89% |
| 1890 | 8,155 | 2,083 | 34.31% |
| 1880 | 6,072 | 3,133 | 106.6% |
| 1870 | 2,939 | 437 | 17.47% |
| 1860 | 2,502 | -2,797 | -52.78% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,027 | 95.99% |
| Two or more races | 242 | 3.85% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.08% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.05% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,416 | 2.59 | 78.1 | 21.9 |
| Married | 1,183 | 3.2 | 86 | 14 |
| Non Family | 914 | 1.24 | 69.3 | 30.7 |
| Female | 247 | 4.22 | 78.9 | 21.1 |
| Male | 72 | 4.03 | 59.7 | 40.3 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
78.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 387 | 8.2% |
| Associates Degree | 191 | 4.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 245 | 5.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 148 | 3.14% |
| High School Graduate | 2,593 | 54.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 237 | 5.02% |
| Some College | 917 | 19.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,578 | 3,982 | 384 |
| 2+ Races | 124 | 102 | 8 |
| Hispanic | 19 | 13 | 8 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 42.11%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $127,888 | $59,375 | $128,300 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,044 | $36,229 | $13,242 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,682 | $35,000 | $21,667 |
| Overall | $30,842 | $39,583 | $22,538 |
| Some College | $45,663 | $48,517 | $29,841 |
$30,842
Average Earnings
$39,583
Average Male
$22,538
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.15% of Calhoun County, West Virginia residents speak only English, while 0.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 0.4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,990 | 1,959 | 32.7% |
| Multiple | 242 | 133 | 54.96% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 11 | 57.89% |
| Native | 5 | 5 | 100% |
33.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
33.02%
Male Poverty Rate
34.27%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Calhoun County, West Virginia is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Calhoun County, West Virginia is White, with 32.7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.2%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 44.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.14% |
| High School | 39.19% |
| Some College | 5.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.57% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 74.11% |
| Male Unemployed | 61.15% |
| Female Employed | 7.92% |
| Male Employed | 4.59% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $47,735 | $60,805 |
| Households | $39,031 | $52,368 |
| Married Families | $50,996 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,500 | $35,672 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.3%
Male Marriage Rate
48.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
492
Number of Veterans
459
Male Veterans
33
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 89 |
| Vietnam | 83 |
| First Gulf War | 70 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 194 |
| 55 to 64 | 178 |
| 75+ | 71 |
| 35 to 54 | 49 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 411 | 8.3% |
| 2+ Races | 81 | 65.32% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
21.84%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42.4%
Labor Force Participation
37.2%
Employment Rate
12.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
75.38%
Born in Calhoun County, West Virginia
99.82%
Native Born
0.18%
Foreign Born
0.03%
Non Citizen
0.14%
Naturalized
99.82% of Calhoun County, West Virginia residents were born in the United States, with 75.38% having been born in West Virginia. 0.03% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.