Calhoun County Demographics
A map of Calhoun County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 5,976 | 95.9% |
Multiracial | 164 | 2.6% |
Hispanic | 48 | 0.8% |
Native American/Other | 16 | 0.3% |
Black | 13 | 0.2% |
Asian | 12 | 0.2% |
Calhoun County, West Virginia had a population of 6,229 in 2020. It was 95.9% White, 0.2% Black, 0.2% Asian, 0.8% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 2.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Calhoun County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Calhoun County is the 53rd most populous county of the 55 counties in West Virginia.
Calhoun County's White Population
5,976 residents of Calhoun County identify as White, or 95.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Calhoun County slightly larger than the White share of the population of West Virginia (89.1% White). Of the 55 counties in West Virginia, Calhoun County is ranked #6 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Calhoun County is more White than neighboring Roane County (94.3% White), Gilmer County (81.3% White), and Clay County (95% White). Calhoun County is less White than neighboring Wirt County (96.2% White), and Ritchie County (96.1% White).
Calhoun County's Black Population
13 residents of Calhoun County identify as Black, or 0.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Calhoun County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of West Virginia (3.6% Black). Of the 55 counties in West Virginia, Calhoun County is ranked #50 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Calhoun County is more Black than neighboring Wirt County (0.1% Black), and Clay County (0.1% Black). Calhoun County is less Black than neighboring Gilmer County (12.5% Black).
Calhoun County's Asian Population
12 residents of Calhoun County identify as Asian, or 0.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Calhoun County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of West Virginia (0.8% Asian). Of the 55 counties in West Virginia, Calhoun County is ranked #39 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Calhoun County is more Asian than neighboring Wirt County (0% Asian). Calhoun County is less Asian than neighboring Roane County (0.3% Asian), and Gilmer County (0.4% Asian).
Calhoun County's Hispanic Population
48 residents of Calhoun County identify as Hispanic, or 0.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Calhoun County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of West Virginia (1.9% Hispanic). Of the 55 counties in West Virginia, Calhoun County is ranked #44 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Calhoun County is more Hispanic than neighboring Wirt County (0.4% Hispanic), and Clay County (0.6% Hispanic). Calhoun County is less Hispanic than neighboring Roane County (1.1% Hispanic), Gilmer County (3.3% Hispanic), and Ritchie County (0.9% Hispanic).
Calhoun County's Native American/Other Population
16 residents of Calhoun County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Calhoun County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of West Virginia (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 55 counties in West Virginia, Calhoun County is ranked #46 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Calhoun County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gilmer County (0.2% Native American/Other), and Ritchie County (0.2% Native American/Other). Calhoun County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Clay County (0.4% Native American/Other).
Calhoun County's Multiracial Population
164 residents of Calhoun County identify as Multiracial, or 2.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Calhoun County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of West Virginia (4% Multiracial). Of the 55 counties in West Virginia, Calhoun County is ranked #43 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Calhoun County is more Multiracial than neighboring Gilmer County (2.3% Multiracial), and Ritchie County (2.3% Multiracial). Calhoun County is less Multiracial than neighboring Roane County (3.8% Multiracial), Wirt County (2.9% Multiracial), and Clay County (3.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.