McDowell County, West Virginia's estimated 2024 population is 17,072 with a growth rate of -2.1% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. McDowell County, West Virginia is the 33rd largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 22,094 and has seen a growth of -22.73% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 15,237 | -367 | -2.35% |
| 2028 | 15,604 | -367 | -2.3% |
| 2027 | 15,971 | -367 | -2.25% |
| 2026 | 16,338 | -367 | -2.2% |
| 2025 | 16,705 | -367 | -2.15% |
| 2024 | 17,072 | -367 | -2.1% |
| 2023 | 17,439 | -367 | -2.06% |
| 2022 | 17,806 | -600 | -3.26% |
| 2021 | 18,406 | -529 | -2.79% |
| 2020 | 18,935 | 1,335 | 7.59% |
| 2019 | 17,600 | -598 | -3.29% |
| 2018 | 18,198 | -319 | -1.72% |
| 2017 | 18,517 | -669 | -3.49% |
| 2016 | 19,186 | -582 | -2.94% |
| 2015 | 19,768 | -622 | -3.05% |
| 2014 | 20,390 | -573 | -2.73% |
| 2013 | 20,963 | -355 | -1.67% |
| 2012 | 21,318 | -412 | -1.9% |
| 2011 | 21,730 | -364 | -1.65% |
| 2010 | 22,094 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 35,233 | -14,666 | -29.39% |
| 1980 | 49,899 | -767 | -1.51% |
| 1970 | 50,666 | -20,693 | -29% |
| 1960 | 71,359 | -27,528 | -27.84% |
| 1950 | 98,887 | 4,533 | 4.8% |
| 1940 | 94,354 | 3,875 | 4.28% |
| 1930 | 90,479 | 21,908 | 31.95% |
| 1920 | 68,571 | 20,715 | 43.29% |
| 1910 | 47,856 | 29,109 | 155.27% |
| 1900 | 18,747 | 11,447 | 156.81% |
| 1890 | 7,300 | 4,226 | 137.48% |
| 1880 | 3,074 | 1,122 | 57.48% |
| 1870 | 1,952 | 417 | 27.17% |
| 1860 | 1,535 | -13,702 | -89.93% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,509 | 82.01% |
| Black or African American | 2,685 | 14.2% |
| Two or more races | 654 | 3.46% |
| Native American | 31 | 0.16% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.15% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.02% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,547 | 2.59 | 77.1 | 22.9 |
| Married | 2,507 | 2.95 | 85.3 | 14.7 |
| Non Family | 2,386 | 1.04 | 69.7 | 30.3 |
| Female | 1,204 | 3.87 | 74.4 | 25.6 |
| Male | 450 | 5.37 | 77.3 | 22.7 |
3.36
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
77.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,989 | 14.42% |
| Associates Degree | 514 | 3.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 666 | 4.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 251 | 1.82% |
| High School Graduate | 7,334 | 53.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,114 | 8.08% |
| Some College | 1,922 | 13.94% |
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 | 11,186 | 8,454 | 733 |
| Black | 2,111 | 1,930 | 94 |
| Hispanic | 273 | 174 | 9 |
| 2+ Races | 177 | 124 | 81 |
| Native American | 31 | 12 | 0 |
| Asian | 29 | 10 | 0 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 45.76%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $35,978 | $0 | $35,733 |
| Graduate Degree | $43,781 | $0 | $44,063 |
| High School Graduate | $25,614 | $29,324 | $20,969 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $34,464 | $19,339 |
| Overall | $28,620 | $32,901 | $26,290 |
| Some College | $28,224 | $45,982 | $26,625 |
$28,620
Average Earnings
$32,901
Average Male
$26,290
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.73% of McDowell County, West Virginia residents speak only English, while 2.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.55% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,227 | 4,376 | 30.76% |
| Black | 1,991 | 1,059 | 53.19% |
| Hispanic | 182 | 155 | 85.16% |
| Multiple | 654 | 144 | 22.02% |
| Native | 24 | 24 | 100% |
| Other | 3 | 3 | 100% |
33.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
31%
Male Poverty Rate
35.1%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in McDowell County, West Virginia is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in McDowell County, West Virginia is Multiple, with 22.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.73%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 34.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.91% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 22.16% |
| Some College | 21.34% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 85.71% |
| Male Unemployed | 61.79% |
| Female Employed | 7.99% |
| Male Employed | 2.68% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $37,380 | $50,001 |
| Households | $28,235 | $40,173 |
| Married Families | $55,430 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,316 | $22,046 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.6%
Male Marriage Rate
35.0%
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
899
Number of Veterans
889
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 437 |
| First Gulf War | 136 |
| Second Gulf War | 77 |
| Korea | 36 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 320 |
| 65 to 74 | 282 |
| 55 to 64 | 142 |
| 35 to 54 | 134 |
| 18 to 34 | 21 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 715 | 5.77% |
| Black | 155 | 6.45% |
| Native American | 24 | 77.42% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 2.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
63.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
25.2%
Labor Force Participation
21.4%
Employment Rate
15.1%
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
75.35%
Born in McDowell County, West Virginia
98.52%
Native Born
1.48%
Foreign Born
1.11%
Non Citizen
0.38%
Naturalized
98.52% of McDowell County, West Virginia residents were born in the United States, with 75.35% having been born in West Virginia. 1.11% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.