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Calhoun County

West Virginia · 6,229 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 $38,668. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 1,353 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $100,800. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,229
−18%since 2000
from 7,582 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
22 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 27 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.4
+17%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K8K8K1990201020202024Calhoun County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,668
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,578 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,009
+100%since 2000
from $11,491 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.9%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance12.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing9.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,800
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$480
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $302 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
20.8% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+26%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(5,976)
Black0.2%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(48)
Asian0.2%(12)
Other0.7%(43)
Diversity Score4.7%(294)
Segregation Score20.4%(1,269)
Diversity Score
5
+155%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
20
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.8%
+20.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.4 min
+13%since 2000
from 29.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 46.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.5%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−72.5 ptssince 2013
from 78.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Calhoun County, West Virginia?

Calhoun County, West Virginia has about 6,229 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Calhoun County, West Virginia earns about $38,668 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 $100,800, and the typical rent is about $480 a month.

How educated are people in Calhoun County, West Virginia?

About 12.2% 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 24.5% 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 1,656 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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2 census tracts
Census Tract 9626Census Tract 9627
10 ZIP codes
ZIP 26147ZIP 25235ZIP 26151ZIP 25234ZIP 25268ZIP 26141ZIP 25261ZIP 26136ZIP 26138ZIP 26152
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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