 It has an electoral ward in its own name which includes much of Calstock and the surrounding area.The population at the 2011 census was 4,574 According to an OCSI report, of the total population, 562 (18.2%) are children, making up a larger proportion of the population than across Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
(17.3%).685 (22.2%) are people of pensionable age, making up a smaller proportion of the population than across Cornwall and Isles of
Scilly (24.3%)

The village has a history of mining although this industry is no longer active in the area.