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Montcalm

West Virginia · 484 residents · 2.73 sq mi
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With 484 people, Montcalm is a city in West Virginia. At a median age of 50.8, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 19% of adults. The population has fallen 45% since 2000. 0% of people here were born outside the United States. People stay put here: 100% were in the same home a year ago.

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

484
−45%since 2000
from 885 in 2000
1990 – 2024
177 / sq mi
−47%since 2009
from 334 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
50.8
+37%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.73 sq mi
Population, 19902024
2654706758801K19902000201020202024Montcalm
2024484
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1416.5%(80)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1911.4%(55)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.5%(46)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.1%(49)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5420.7%(100)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6428.7%(139)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 740%(0)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.1%(15)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$63,024
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,435 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$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%
16.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

68.0%
−13.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
32.0% rent
40.0%
+30.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
3.29 people
+3%since 2009
from 3.18 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
15.0%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(849)
Black0.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(437)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.7%(47)
22
from 0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2020; showing 2020 data.

Ancestry
German7.2%(42)
English2.2%(13)
American1.4%(8)
Italian0.3%(2)
Scottish0.3%(2)
Section 05

Education

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%
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.7 min
+36%since 2000
from 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
100.0%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
10.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
55.0%
+21.5 ptssince 2011
from 33.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
68.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 69.1% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
30.2%
+22.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
62.2%
+40.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

38.4%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
61.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
5.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
20.0%
−35.3 ptssince 2012
from 55.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
17.1%
−17.9 ptssince 2013
from 35.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
89.8%
+39.6 ptssince 2017
from 50.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
89.8%
+13.8 ptssince 2020
from 76.0% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 94.9% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married46.8%(87)
Married53.2%(99)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married36.2%(79)
Married35.3%(77)
Widowed6.9%(15)
Divorced21.6%(47)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

17.1%
−17.9 ptssince 2013
from 35.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
74.6%
+25.6 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
2.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
5.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
5.0%
−32.3 ptssince 2020
from 37.3% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
77.3%
+27.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.3% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
10.5%
−34.3 ptssince 2020
from 44.8% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)100%(19)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 19 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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