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Montcalm

West Virginia · 575 residents · 2.733 sq mi
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Montcalm has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,010. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 310 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $34,000. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 35% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
575
−35%since 2000
from 885 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
210 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 324 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.5
+36%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2654706758801K1990201020202024Montcalm
2024484
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,010
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,435 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,724
+42%since 2000
from $9,671 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.8%
+22.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
34.7%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information33.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$34,000
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
77.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
22.5% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−36%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(538)
Black2.3%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.6%(38)
Diversity Score
7
+12%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
57.7%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 48.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+4%since 2000
from 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
22.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.6%
+18.2 ptssince 2011
from 33.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.4%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
57.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−57.1 ptssince 2013
from 65.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montcalm, West Virginia?

Montcalm, West Virginia has about 575 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Montcalm, West Virginia earns about $31,010 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 $34,000.

How educated are people in Montcalm, West Virginia?

About 18.5% 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 34.7% 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 442 residents, a change of about -43 percent over that period.

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