McDowell County, NC — Population & Demographics
McDowell County, NC has a population of 44,679. The median household income is $55,527 and the median age is 44.3.
44,679
Population
$55,527
Median Income
$168,300
Median Home Value
44.3
Median Age
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 88.5% |
| Black or African American | 3.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$55,527
Median Household Income
$29,555
Per Capita Income
9.2%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment
Housing
$168,300
Median Home Value
$741
Median Rent
74.0%
Homeownership
Education
86.1%
High School+
17.6%
Bachelor's+
Frequently Asked Questions
McDowell County, NC has a population of 44,679 according to Census ACS 2023 data.
The median household income in McDowell County, NC is $55,527.
Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.