McDowell County, WV — Demographics & Population

Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data

Population Overview

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

18,413

Male

9,876

53.6%

Female

8,537

46.4%

Median Age

43.6 yrs

Avg Household Size

2.5

Foreign Born

1.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Age Distribution

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Education

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Bachelor's or Higher
4.3%
High School or Higher
44.0%

Other Demographics

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Veterans

4.5%

Disability

0.0%

Non-English Home

18.1%

Married

30.9%

McDowell County, WV has a population of 18,413 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 43.6 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 88.3% of the population. 4.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 1.8% of residents are foreign-born.

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