McDowell is a CDP located in Floyd County Kentucky. McDowell has a 2024 population of 602. McDowell is currently growing at a rate of 7.69% annually but its population has decreased by -2.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 618 in 2020.
The average household income in McDowell is $35,086 with a poverty rate of 40.98%. The median age in McDowell is 55.2 years: 51.1 years for males, and 61.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of McDowell was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 547 | 99.64% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.36% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 275 | 1.99 | 82.5 | 17.5 |
| Married | 131 | 2.15 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 96 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 32 | 3.97 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 16 | 2.63 | 0 | 100 |
2.46
Average Family Size
1.99
Average Household Size
82.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 21 | 4.91% |
| Associates Degree | 12 | 2.8% |
| Bachelors Degree | 38 | 8.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 74 | 17.29% |
| High School Graduate | 166 | 38.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27 | 6.31% |
| Some College | 90 | 21.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 426 | 378 | 112 |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 26.29%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $14,167 | $0 | $0 |
| Some College | $13,472 | $0 | $0 |
$14,167
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of McDowell residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 547 | 225 | 41.13% |
40.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
35.81%
Male Poverty Rate
44.31%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in McDowell is White, with 41.13% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in McDowell is White, with 41.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 18.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 58.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.14%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 34.94% |
| Some College | 31.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.17% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 22.22% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $36,454 | $42,350 |
| Households | $35,576 | $35,086 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $21,542 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
70.1%
Male Marriage Rate
46.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
14
Number of Veterans
14
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 14 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14 | 3.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
34.7%
Labor Force Participation
24.7%
Employment Rate
28.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
90.89%
Born in McDowell
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of McDowell residents were born in the United States, with 90.89% having been born in Kentucky. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 602 | 43 | 7.69% |
| 2023 | 559 | 43 | 8.33% |
| 2022 | 516 | -75 | -12.69% |
| 2021 | 591 | -27 | -4.37% |
| 2020 | 618 | -38 | -5.79% |
| 2019 | 656 | 21 | 3.31% |
| 2018 | 635 | 36 | 6.01% |
| 2017 | 599 | -156 | -20.66% |
| 2016 | 755 | -69 | -8.37% |
| 2015 | 824 | -128 | -13.45% |
| 2014 | 952 | 0 | 0% |