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Calhoun County

West Virginia · 7,627 residents · 279.263 sq mi
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Calhoun County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,922. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% 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 $71,200. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 30% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,627
+1%since 2000
from 7,582 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
27 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 27 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.1
+9%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K8K8K1990201020202024Calhoun County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,922
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,578 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,121
+49%since 2000
from $11,491 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.481
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade14.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing12.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,200
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$358
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $302 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.5%
−47.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
22.6% rent
Vacancy rate
23.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+27%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(7,473)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(42)
Asian0.1%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(140)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(7,465)
Black0.2%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(57)
Asian0.2%(12)
Other2.3%(172)
Diversity Score8.1%(616)
Diversity Score
8
+337%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.6 min
+34%since 2000
from 29.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% 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
10.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.2%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Calhoun County, West Virginia?

Calhoun County, West Virginia has about 7,627 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Calhoun County, West Virginia?

The typical household in Calhoun County, West Virginia earns about $26,922 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Calhoun County, West Virginia expensive?

In Calhoun County, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $71,200, and the typical rent is about $358 a month.

How educated are people in Calhoun County, West Virginia?

About 8.0% of adults age 25 and over in Calhoun County, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Calhoun County, West Virginia?

About 20.5% of people in Calhoun County, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Calhoun County, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Calhoun County, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 258 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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