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Population Review

McDowell County, WV — Population & Demographics

McDowell County, WV has a population of 18,413. The median household income is $29,980 and the median age is 43.6.

18,413

Population

$29,980

Median Income

$49,200

Median Home Value

43.6

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White88.3%
Black or African American9.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.7%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$29,980

Median Household Income

$16,599

Per Capita Income

29.2%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment

Housing

$49,200

Median Home Value

$686

Median Rent

75.7%

Homeownership

Education

75.9%

High School+

5.7%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

McDowell County, WV has a population of 18,413 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in McDowell County, WV is $29,980.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.