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
| White | 88.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
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.