Calhoun County, West Virginia
Calhoun County: County in West Virginia, United States
About
Calhoun County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,627 and a population density of 10 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 6,945 inhabitants. Its county seat is Grantsville. The county was created 168 years ago in 1856.
Quick Facts about Calhoun County
| Population : | 6,945 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| Different from : | Calhoun County, Calhoun County, Calhoun County, Calhoun County, Calhoun County, Calhoun County, Calhoun County, Calhoun County, Calhoun County, Calhoun County |
| Area : | 727 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.5% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.5% |
| Named for : | John C. Calhoun |
| Capital : | Grantsville |
| Establishment : | March 03, 1856 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 14:25:32 (23rd February 2025) |
| Density : | 10 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -9.82% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Calhoun County is located at 38°50'40"N 81°7'3"W (38.8445000, -81.1175700). It has 6 neighbors: Roane County, Braxton County, Clay County, Gilmer County, Ritchie County and Wirt County.
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The largest city of Calhoun County is Oak Hill with a population of 8,028. Other cities include and Grantsville population 497. See all Calhoun County cities & populated places.
Calhoun County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Calhoun County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill | 8,028 | City in West Virginia |
| Grantsville | 497 | Human settlement in Calhoun County, West Virginia, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Calhoun County
Calhoun County has 6 neighbours.
- Roane County county in West Virginia, United States
- Braxton County county in West Virginia, United States
- Clay County county in West Virginia, United States
- Gilmer County county in West Virginia, United States
- Ritchie County county in West Virginia, United States
- Wirt County county in West Virginia, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Calhoun County decreased by 9.82% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 7,627 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,637 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,594 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,548 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,557 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,463 | -1.26% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,374 | -1.21% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,310 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,217 | -1.29% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,109 | -1.52% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,945 | -2.36% | estimation process |
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- Calhoun County , Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 14,241 people.
- Calhoun County , Florida county in Florida, United States with a population of 14,078 people.
- Calhoun County , Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 9,473 people.
- Calhoun County , Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 6,231 people.
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West Virginia Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kanawha County | 176,253 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Berkeley County | 122,125 | County in West Virginia, United States of America |
| Monongalia County | 106,819 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Cabell County | 91,589 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Wood County | 82,938 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Raleigh County | 72,920 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Harrison County | 66,870 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Mercer County | 58,258 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Jefferson County | 57,486 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Putnam County | 56,428 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Marion County | 55,962 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Charleston | 45,879 | The capital of West Virginia. |
| Huntington | 44,934 | The second-most populous city in West Virginia. |
| Fayette County | 42,062 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Ohio County | 41,182 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Wayne County | 39,054 | County in West Virginia, United States |
