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World Population Review
Calhoun County, West Virginia Population 2021
Calhoun County, West Virginia's estimated population is 6,893 with a growth rate of -1.54% 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 -9.97% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,893 | -108 | -1.54% |
| 2020 | 7,001 | -108 | -1.52% |
| 2019 | 7,109 | -108 | -1.50% |
| 2018 | 7,217 | -93 | -1.27% |
| 2017 | 7,310 | -64 | -0.87% |
| 2016 | 7,374 | -89 | -1.19% |
| 2015 | 7,463 | -94 | -1.24% |
| 2014 | 7,557 | 9 | 0.12% |
| 2013 | 7,548 | -46 | -0.61% |
| 2012 | 7,594 | -43 | -0.56% |
| 2011 | 7,637 | -19 | -0.25% |
| 2010 | 7,656 | -229 | -2.90% |
| 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 | 106.60% |
| 1870 | 2,939 | 437 | 17.47% |
| 1860 | 2,502 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-1.54%
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State
Founded
March 5, 1856
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
7,656
Growth Since 2010
-9.97%
Calhoun County, West Virginia Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,223 | 99.01% |
| Two or More Races | 48 | 0.66% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 21 | 0.29% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.04% |
Calhoun County, West Virginia Population by Race
Calhoun County, West Virginia Population Pyramid $2021
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Calhoun County, West Virginia Population by Age
Calhoun County, West Virginia Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,826 | 2.57 | 78.9 |
| Married | 1,696 | 2.95 | 87.9 |
| Non Family | 871 | 1.36 | 66.9 |
| Female | 174 | 3.72 | 56.3 |
| Male | 85 | 5.19 | 68.2 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.57
Average Household Size
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Calhoun County, West Virginia Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 413 | 7.60% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 645 | 11.87% |
| High School Graduate | 2,537 | 46.70% |
| Some College | 986 | 18.15% |
| Associates Degree | 187 | 3.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 436 | 8.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 228 | 4.20% |
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Calhoun County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Calhoun County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,355 | 4,300 | 654 |
| Hispanic | 27 | 27 | |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 26 | |
| Native American | 21 | 21 | 10 |
| Black | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 47.62%.
Calhoun County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Race
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$30,918
Average Earnings
$40,109
Average Male
$19,978
Average Female
Calhoun County, West Virginia Earnings by Educational Attainment
Calhoun County, West Virginia Language by Age
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Calhoun County, West Virginia Language
98.39% of Calhoun County, West Virginia residents speak only English, while 1.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.91% of the population.
Calhoun County, West Virginia Language
Calhoun County, West Virginia Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,008 | 1,522 | 21.72% |
| Multiple | 48 | 24 | 50.00% |
| Hispanic | 136 | 18 | 13.24% |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 100.00% |
21.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.05%
Male Poverty Rate
22.33%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Calhoun County, West Virginia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Calhoun County, West Virginia is Black, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Calhoun County, West Virginia is Hispanic, with 13.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.78%.
Calhoun County, West Virginia Poverty
Calhoun County, West Virginia Poverty Rate by Education
Calhoun County, West Virginia Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
57.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.7%
Male Marriage Rate
58.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Calhoun County, West Virginia Married by Age and Sex
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Calhoun County, West Virginia Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Calhoun County, West Virginia Marital Status by Race
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Calhoun County, West Virginia Marital Status
Calhoun County, West Virginia Veterans by War
Calhoun County, West Virginia Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 323 | 5.56% |
Calhoun County, West Virginia Veterans by Race
Calhoun County, West Virginia Veterans by Education
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14.91%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
Calhoun County, West Virginia Veterans by Education
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41.2%
Labor Force Participation
35.4%
Employment Rate
14%
Unemployment Rate
Calhoun County, West Virginia Employment by Age
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Calhoun County, West Virginia Employment by Race
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Calhoun County, West Virginia Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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99.19%
Native Born
0.81%
Foreign Born
0.64%
Non Citizen
0.16%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.19% of Calhoun County, West Virginia residents were born in the United States, with 76.33% having been born in West Virginia. 0.64% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Calhoun County, West Virginia Place of Birth
- 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