2023 ACS Census Data · Population 18,413
McDowell County is a small county in West Virginia with a population of 18,413. The median household income is $29,980, 54% below the national average. The poverty rate is 30.9%, median home value is $49,200, and 5.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 76% below the national average.
Population
18,413
2023 estimate
Rank #1967 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$29,980
Household
Rank #3143 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$49,200
Owner-occupied
Rank #3214 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
5.7%
Adults 25+
Rank #3220 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
46.4%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.8%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
2.3%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.5%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
45% below West Virginia avg·54% below national avg
Poverty Rate
76% below West Virginia avg·106% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
42% below West Virginia avg·50% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$16,599
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
30.9%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
28.5%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
65% below West Virginia avg·76% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
10% below West Virginia avg·26% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
3% below West Virginia avg·4% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
8% below West Virginia avg·17% above national avg
Housing Units
9,380
Households
6,484
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$901
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
81.5%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
35 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
69% below West Virginia avg·76% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
13% below West Virginia avg·14% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
19.5%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
9.7%
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