Calhoun County, West Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Calhoun County is located in West Virginia with a total population of 6,158. It is the 53rd most populous county out of 55 in West Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Calhoun County is 48.1 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 42.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Calhoun County is $41,421. This is 28% lower than the state median of $57,917. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 47% lower. The poverty rate stands at 33.4%. This is 101% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 10.9%. This is 90% higher than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $111,200. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $155,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Calhoun County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 74.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Calhoun County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.4%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 3.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.0%. The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 0.8%.

Education

10.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 57% lower than the state rate of 23.3%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.9%.