McDowell County, NC — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
44,679
Male
22,442
50.2%
Female
22,237
49.8%
Median Age
44.3 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.3
Foreign Born
3.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher12.8%
High School or Higher38.5%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
6.2%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
10.2%
Married
48.7%
McDowell County, NC has a population of 44,679 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 44.3 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 88.5% of the population. 12.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 3.9% of residents are foreign-born.