Calhoun County, WV population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Calhoun County decreased by 1,607. In this period, the peak population was 7,658 in the year 2010. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 7,566 | - | - |
| 2001 | 7,411 | -155 | -2.05% |
| 2002 | 7,335 | -76 | -1.03% |
| 2003 | 7,262 | -73 | -1.00% |
| 2004 | 7,224 | -38 | -0.52% |
| 2005 | 7,278 | 54 | 0.75% |
| 2006 | 7,258 | -20 | -0.27% |
| 2007 | 7,273 | 15 | 0.21% |
| 2008 | 7,264 | -9 | -0.12% |
| 2009 | 7,163 | -101 | -1.39% |
| 2010 | 7,658 | 495 | 6.91% |
| 2011 | 7,642 | -16 | -0.21% |
| 2012 | 7,604 | -38 | -0.50% |
| 2013 | 7,557 | -47 | -0.62% |
| 2014 | 7,565 | 8 | 0.11% |
| 2015 | 7,472 | -93 | -1.23% |
| 2016 | 7,387 | -85 | -1.14% |
| 2017 | 7,321 | -66 | -0.89% |
| 2018 | 7,197 | -124 | -1.69% |
| 2019 | 7,077 | -120 | -1.67% |
| 2020 | 6,199 | -878 | -12.41% |
| 2021 | 6,173 | -26 | -0.42% |
| 2022 | 6,069 | -104 | -1.68% |
| 2023 | 5,959 | -110 | -1.81% |
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Calhoun County, WV population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Calhoun County's population increased by 92 (1.22%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Calhoun County's population decreased by 1,459 (19.05%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Calhoun County's population decreased by 240 (3.87%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Calhoun County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 5,959.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Calhoun County's population peaked in year 2010 at 7,658.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Calhoun County's population was lowest in year 2023 at 5,959.
Calhoun County, WV annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Calhoun County grew year by year for 4 years and declined for 19 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Calhoun County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.92% per year. Overall the population shrank 21.24% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Calhoun County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.92% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Calhoun County population grew the most, with an increase of 495 people (a 6.91% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Calhoun County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 878 people (a 12.41% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Calhoun County, WV population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Calhoun County's population decreased by 214 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 104 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 110 (1.81%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Calhoun County, WV changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Calhoun County decreased by 1,598 (21.15%). The population was highest at 7,565 in the year 2014 and lowest at 5,959 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -2.28%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)