McDowell County, North Carolina's estimated 2024 population is 45,031 with a growth rate of 0.31% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. McDowell County, North Carolina is the 58th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 45,102 and has seen a growth of -0.16% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 45,721 | 138 | 0.3% |
| 2028 | 45,583 | 138 | 0.3% |
| 2027 | 45,445 | 138 | 0.3% |
| 2026 | 45,307 | 138 | 0.31% |
| 2025 | 45,169 | 138 | 0.31% |
| 2024 | 45,031 | 138 | 0.31% |
| 2023 | 44,893 | 138 | 0.31% |
| 2022 | 44,755 | 225 | 0.51% |
| 2021 | 44,530 | -17 | -0.04% |
| 2020 | 44,547 | -1,237 | -2.7% |
| 2019 | 45,784 | 303 | 0.67% |
| 2018 | 45,481 | 392 | 0.87% |
| 2017 | 45,089 | 213 | 0.47% |
| 2016 | 44,876 | -106 | -0.24% |
| 2015 | 44,982 | -35 | -0.08% |
| 2014 | 45,017 | -10 | -0.02% |
| 2013 | 45,027 | 22 | 0.05% |
| 2012 | 45,005 | -51 | -0.11% |
| 2011 | 45,056 | -46 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 45,102 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 35,681 | 546 | 1.55% |
| 1980 | 35,135 | 4,487 | 14.64% |
| 1970 | 30,648 | 3,906 | 14.61% |
| 1960 | 26,742 | 1,022 | 3.97% |
| 1950 | 25,720 | 2,724 | 11.85% |
| 1940 | 22,996 | 2,660 | 13.08% |
| 1930 | 20,336 | 3,573 | 21.31% |
| 1920 | 16,763 | 3,225 | 23.82% |
| 1910 | 13,538 | 971 | 7.73% |
| 1900 | 12,567 | 1,628 | 14.88% |
| 1890 | 10,939 | 1,103 | 11.21% |
| 1880 | 9,836 | 2,244 | 29.56% |
| 1870 | 7,592 | 472 | 6.63% |
| 1860 | 7,120 | 874 | 13.99% |
| 1850 | 6,246 | -39,475 | -86.34% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39,732 | 89.03% |
| Black or African American | 1,621 | 3.63% |
| Two or more races | 1,577 | 3.53% |
| Other race | 1,021 | 2.29% |
| Asian | 472 | 1.06% |
| Native American | 206 | 0.46% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 18,184 | 2.37 | 73.4 | 26.6 |
| Married | 9,520 | 2.89 | 83.6 | 16.4 |
| Non Family | 5,448 | 1.15 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
| Female | 2,378 | 3 | 58.4 | 41.6 |
| Male | 838 | 2.7 | 71.5 | 28.5 |
2.82
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
73.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,181 | 9.75% |
| Associates Degree | 4,207 | 12.9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,060 | 12.45% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,798 | 5.51% |
| High School Graduate | 11,223 | 34.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,332 | 4.08% |
| Some College | 6,811 | 20.88% |
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 | 29,099 | 25,422 | 5,359 |
| Hispanic | 1,467 | 949 | 224 |
| Black | 1,232 | 987 | 53 |
| 2+ Races | 664 | 522 | 116 |
| Other Race | 523 | 238 | 50 |
| Asian | 342 | 306 | 138 |
| Native American | 193 | 193 | 29 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 40.35%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,401 | $66,714 | $42,720 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,021 | $90,000 | $54,773 |
| High School Graduate | $35,420 | $39,358 | $29,093 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,540 | $29,308 | $17,639 |
| Overall | $39,138 | $40,964 | $36,778 |
| Some College | $40,372 | $42,109 | $38,945 |
$39,138
Average Earnings
$40,964
Average Male
$36,778
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.21% of McDowell County, North Carolina residents speak only English, while 7.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.86% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 37,909 | 5,006 | 13.21% |
| Hispanic | 2,833 | 1,018 | 35.93% |
| Multiple | 1,533 | 678 | 44.23% |
| Other | 1,021 | 279 | 27.33% |
| Black | 1,167 | 269 | 23.05% |
| Native | 145 | 34 | 23.45% |
14.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.37%
Male Poverty Rate
16.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in McDowell County, North Carolina is Multiple, with 44.23% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in McDowell County, North Carolina is White, with 13.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.79%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.29% |
| High School | 15.93% |
| Some College | 8.66% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 37.94% |
| Female Unemployed | 26.98% |
| Female Employed | 7.13% |
| Male Employed | 6.74% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,510 | $81,857 |
| Households | $53,532 | $70,427 |
| Married Families | $72,132 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,903 | $38,828 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.6%
Male Marriage Rate
54.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
2,926
Number of Veterans
2,719
Male Veterans
207
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,271 |
| Second Gulf War | 471 |
| First Gulf War | 310 |
| Korea | 216 |
| World War II | 39 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 946 |
| 75+ | 778 |
| 35 to 54 | 585 |
| 55 to 64 | 431 |
| 18 to 34 | 186 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,792 | 8.6% |
| Black | 107 | 7.51% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 2.22% |
| Native American | 9 | 4.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.3%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.8%
Labor Force Participation
50.9%
Employment Rate
5.5%
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
72.28%
Born in McDowell County, North Carolina
95.94%
Native Born
4.06%
Foreign Born
2.8%
Non Citizen
1.26%
Naturalized
95.94% of McDowell County, North Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 72.28% having been born in North Carolina. 2.8% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.