Montcalm, WV Demographics

A map of Montcalm's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	437	538	90.3%	93.6%
Multiracial	47	20	9.7%	3.5%
Black	0	13	0.0%	2.3%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.2%
Hispanic	0	1	0.0%	0.2%
Native American/Other	0	2	0.0%	0.3%

Montcalm, West Virginia has an estimated population of 484, a large decrease from the 575 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.3% White, 9.7% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Montcalm, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Montcalm has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than West Virginia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Montcalm, that probability was 12.3% in 2020 and 17.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Montcalm is ranked the 235th most populous place in West Virginia, out of 439 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Montcalm was ranked the 205th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Montcalm's White Population

437 residents of Montcalm, or 90.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Montcalm is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 89.7% of the population is White. Montcalm ranks 207th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montcalm's White population has declined by an estimated 18.8%. White residents' share of Montcalm's population has decreased from 93.6% to 90.3%.

Montcalm is more White than neighboring Bramwell (87.4% White), and Matoaka (83.3% White). Montcalm is less White than neighboring Bluewell (92.3% White), Brush Fork (94.3% White), and Lashmeet (97.6% White).

Montcalm's Black Population

0 residents of Montcalm, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Montcalm is slightly lower than in West Virginia overall, where 3.1% of the population is Black. Montcalm ranks 121st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montcalm's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Montcalm's population has decreased from 2.3% to 0.0%.

Montcalm is less Black than neighboring Bramwell (11.1% Black).

Montcalm's Asian Population

0 residents of Montcalm, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Montcalm is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Montcalm ranks 211th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montcalm's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Montcalm's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Montcalm's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Montcalm, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Montcalm is slightly lower than in West Virginia overall, where 2.1% of the population is Hispanic. Montcalm ranks 383rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montcalm's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Montcalm's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Montcalm is less Hispanic than neighboring Lashmeet (2.4% Hispanic).

Montcalm's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Montcalm, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Montcalm is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Montcalm ranks 221st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montcalm's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Montcalm's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Montcalm is less Native American/Other than neighboring Brush Fork (5.7% Native American/Other).

Montcalm's Multiracial Population

47 residents of Montcalm, or 9.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Montcalm is higher than in West Virginia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Montcalm ranks 237th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montcalm's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 135.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Montcalm's population has increased from 3.5% to 9.7%.

Montcalm is more Multiracial than neighboring Bluewell (7.7% Multiracial), Bramwell (1.5% Multiracial), Brush Fork (0% Multiracial), and Lashmeet (0% Multiracial). Montcalm is less Multiracial than neighboring Matoaka (16.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.