Calhoun County, West Virginia
WV · FIPS 54013 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,048 | — | #2,806 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $43,980 | -41.5% | #2,991 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 48.6 years | +24.9% | #322 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $100,500 | -64.3% | #2,972 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $473 | -59.3% | #3,186 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 32.9% | +160.8% | #3,119 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Calhoun County has a population of 6,048, making it the #2,806 most populous county in the US. The median age is 48.6 years, which is 24.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Calhoun County is $43,980, ranking #2,991 out of 3,222 counties — 41.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 32.9% and unemployment stands at 8.9%.
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The median home value in Calhoun County is $100,500 (-64.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $473/mo and the homeownership rate is 87.1%.
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91.0% of residents in Calhoun County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.8% below the national rate.
About Calhoun County, West Virginia
Calhoun County, West Virginia has a total population of 6,048, making it the 2,806th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Calhoun County is 48.6 years, which is 24.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Calhoun County is $43,980, which ranks #2,991 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 41.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 32.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9%.
The median home value in Calhoun County is $100,500, 64.3% below the national median. Renters in Calhoun County pay a median gross rent of $473 per month. The homeownership rate is 87.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Calhoun County, 10.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 70.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 40.2 min.
Calhoun County is a community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 95.6% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.9%).
All data for Calhoun County, West Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.