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Montcalm

West Virginia · 484 residents · 2.733 sq mi
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Montcalm has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,024. Population has fallen 45% since 2000, a loss of 401 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 50.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
68% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
484
−45%since 2000
from 885 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
177 / sq mi
−45%since 2000
from 324 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.8
+37%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2654706758801K1990201020202024Montcalm
2024484
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,024
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,435 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,777
+104%since 2000
from $9,671 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+23.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.290
−12%since 2010
from 0.330 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information32%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
68.0%
−13.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
32.0% rent
Vacancy rate
40.0%
+30.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.0%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(849)
Black0.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(52)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(437)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.7%(47)
Diversity Score21.9%(106)
Diversity Score
22
+271%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.6%
+23.4 ptssince 2000
from 48.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+36%since 2000
from 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.0%
+21.5 ptssince 2011
from 33.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
30.2%
+22.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.2%
+24.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.4%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
61.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−47.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.0%
−35.3 ptssince 2012
from 55.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.1%
−47.9 ptssince 2013
from 65.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.8%
+39.6 ptssince 2017
from 50.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montcalm, West Virginia?

Montcalm, West Virginia has about 484 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montcalm, West Virginia?

The typical household in Montcalm, West Virginia earns about $63,024 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Montcalm, West Virginia?

About 19.2% of adults age 25 and over in Montcalm, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montcalm, West Virginia?

About 16.5% of people in Montcalm, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montcalm, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Montcalm, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 533 residents, a change of about -52 percent over that period.

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