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Montcalm

West Virginia · 726 residents · 2.733 sq mi
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Montcalm has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,714. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 159 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $61,900. With a median age of 42.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
726
−18%since 2000
from 885 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
266 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 324 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.8
+15%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2654706758801K1990201020202024Montcalm
2024484
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,714
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,435 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,196
+78%since 2000
from $9,671 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
33.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.330
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information45.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,900
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$702
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $297 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.3%
−56.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
21.2% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
4.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
−15%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(709)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.6%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.4%(18)
Diversity Score
2
−59%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
56.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 48.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
74.8%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
25.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
44.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.7%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montcalm, West Virginia?

Montcalm, West Virginia has about 726 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Montcalm, West Virginia earns about $42,714 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montcalm, West Virginia expensive?

In Montcalm, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $61,900, and the typical rent is about $702 a month.

How educated are people in Montcalm, West Virginia?

About 5.0% 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 33.6% 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 291 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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