Population 6,048 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Calhoun County
Household size in Calhoun County
| Period | Calhoun County | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.49 | 2.44 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.43 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.59 | 2.44 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.40 | 2.43 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Calhoun County are small: just 2.40 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has edged down from 2.49 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Calhoun County
| Period | Calhoun County | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.0 | 41.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.9 | 42.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.6 | 43.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.2 | 43.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.2 | +1.9 | +2.3 |
Calhoun County skews older: half of its residents are older than 49.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 45.0 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Few West Virginia counties are older: only three of 55.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Calhoun County
| Period | Calhoun County | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 9.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Calhoun County: 7.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Calhoun County has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of West Virginia counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Calhoun County
Renters in Calhoun County
| Period | Calhoun County | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.4% | 25.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.8% | 27.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.1% | 26.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.9% | 25.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −9.5 pts | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Calhoun County is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 12.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About seven in ten owners (68.9%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 9.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Calhoun County
| Period | Calhoun County | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.3% | 15.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.0% | 15.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 29.9% | 16.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.5% | 14.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −0.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Calhoun County: 18.5% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 4.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Calhoun County
| Period | Calhoun County | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Calhoun County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1976, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1971 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the southwest.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Calhoun County
| Period | Calhoun County | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $375 | $578 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $469 | $657 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $563 | $759 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $460 | $905 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$85 | +$327 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Calhoun County costs $460 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $85 a month from 2006–10, a 23% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 32.8% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Calhoun County has the lowest rents of any West Virginia county.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Calhoun County
Bachelor's degrees in Calhoun County
| Period | Calhoun County | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 18.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 19.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.5% | 21.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 25.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Calhoun County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 9.4%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 1.4 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Few West Virginia counties have a lower share of college graduates: only two of 55.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Calhoun County
| Period | Calhoun County | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.2% | 82.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 75.8% | 84.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.9% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.1% | 89.4% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.9 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in Calhoun County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 11.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Few West Virginia counties have a lower share of high school graduates: only five of 55.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Calhoun County
| Period | Calhoun County | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 7.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 18.8% | 8.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.1% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 5.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −1.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Calhoun County runs well above the national rate: 7.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Calhoun County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun County | 2.40 | 49.2 | 7.6% | 12.9% | 18.5% | 1976 | $460 | 9.4% | 83.1% | 7.9% |
| Roane County | 2.48 | 47.0 | 7.5% | 21.1% | 21.1% | 1975 | $623 | 15.0% | 84.5% | 8.8% |
| Gilmer County | 2.38 | 42.2 | 12.4% | 24.4% | 43.1% | 1974 | $750 | 18.5% | 86.0% | 8.5% |
| Jackson County | 2.40 | 42.8 | 7.7% | 21.4% | 10.5% | 1980 | $798 | 19.8% | 89.0% | 5.2% |
| Upshur County | 2.34 | 43.3 | 11.6% | 19.3% | 14.5% | 1977 | $875 | 18.3% | 88.2% | 5.8% |
| Mason County | 2.40 | 45.2 | 6.7% | 18.2% | 15.4% | 1979 | $793 | 16.2% | 87.1% | 4.0% |
| Gallia County | 2.49 | 41.7 | 10.6% | 25.3% | 14.3% | 1982 | $833 | 21.0% | 87.4% | 3.7% |
| Randolph County | 2.40 | 45.0 | 8.3% | 25.0% | 18.5% | 1975 | $831 | 20.2% | 88.6% | 7.6% |
| Scioto County | 2.45 | 41.1 | 11.6% | 31.6% | 13.2% | 1970 | $835 | 18.3% | 88.7% | 6.1% |
| Adams County | 2.70 | 43.0 | 11.2% | 28.3% | 18.8% | 1981 | $784 | 14.9% | 85.2% | 6.6% |
| Shenandoah County | 2.52 | 44.3 | 9.7% | 26.7% | 13.1% | 1982 | $1,033 | 21.7% | 89.9% | 4.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Calhoun County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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