Calhoun County, West Virginia Population 2022
Calhoun County, West Virginia's estimated population is 6,785 with a growth rate of -1.57% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Calhoun County, West Virginia is the 53rd largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 Population was 7,656 and has seen a growth of -11.38% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 2,502 | 0.00% | |
| 1870 | 2,939 | 437 | 17.47% |
| 1880 | 6,072 | 3,133 | 106.60% |
| 1890 | 8,155 | 2,083 | 34.31% |
| 1900 | 10,266 | 2,111 | 25.89% |
| 1910 | 11,258 | 992 | 9.66% |
| 1920 | 10,268 | -990 | -8.79% |
| 1930 | 10,866 | 598 | 5.82% |
| 1940 | 12,455 | 1,589 | 14.62% |
| 1950 | 10,259 | -2,196 | -17.63% |
| 1960 | 7,948 | -2,311 | -22.53% |
| 1970 | 7,046 | -902 | -11.35% |
| 1980 | 8,250 | 1,204 | 17.09% |
| 1990 | 7,885 | -365 | -4.42% |
| 2010 | 7,656 | -229 | -2.90% |
| 2011 | 7,637 | -19 | -0.25% |
| 2012 | 7,594 | -43 | -0.56% |
| 2013 | 7,548 | -46 | -0.61% |
| 2014 | 7,557 | 9 | 0.12% |
| 2015 | 7,463 | -94 | -1.24% |
| 2016 | 7,374 | -89 | -1.19% |
| 2017 | 7,310 | -64 | -0.87% |
| 2018 | 7,217 | -93 | -1.27% |
| 2019 | 7,109 | -108 | -1.50% |
| 2020 | 7,001 | -108 | -1.52% |
| 2021 | 6,893 | -108 | -1.54% |
| 2022 | 6,785 | -108 | -1.57% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,134 | 99.29% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.01% |
| Two or More Races | 50 | 0.70% |
Calhoun County, West Virginia Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,814 | 2.55 | 80.1 |
| Married | 1,540 | 2.97 | 88.5 |
| Male | 83 | 5.54 | 56.6 |
| Female | 236 | 3.85 | 57.2 |
| Non Family | 955 | 1.28 | 74.2 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 359 | 6.62% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 572 | 10.56% |
| High School Graduate | 2,478 | 45.73% |
| Some College | 1,156 | 21.33% |
| Associates Degree | 191 | 3.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 498 | 9.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 165 | 3.04% |
Calhoun County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| White | 5,376 | 4,446 | 662 |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 41 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
Calhoun County, West Virginia Language by Age
Calhoun County, West Virginia Language
98.47% of Calhoun County, West Virginia residents speak only English, while 1.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 0.66% of the population.
Calhoun County, West Virginia Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,070 | 1,719 | 24.31% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Multiple | 50 | 28 | 56.00% |
24.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.41%
Male Poverty Rate
26.57%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Calhoun County, West Virginia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Calhoun County, West Virginia is White, with 24.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Calhoun County, West Virginia is Multiple, with 56.00% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.98%.
Calhoun County, West Virginia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
52.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.3%
Male Marriage Rate
54.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Calhoun County, West Virginia Married by Age and Sex
Calhoun County, West Virginia Marriage
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 45-54.
Calhoun County, West Virginia Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 460 | 7.92% |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 40.48% |
Calhoun County, West Virginia Veterans by Education
10.32%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
46.7%
Labor Force Participation
41.7%
Employment Rate
10.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
77.47%
Born in Calhoun County, West Virginia
99.40%
Native Born
0.60%
Foreign Born
0.28%
Non Citizen
0.32%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.40% of Calhoun County, West Virginia residents were born in the United States, with 77.47% having been born in West Virginia. 0.28% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990