McDowell County, North Carolina

Total Population: 44,679

County Seat: Marion

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Median Home Value

$168,300

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$55,527

Across all households

Median Age

44.3 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

17.6%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)86.3%
Hispanic or Latino6.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)3.9%
Two or More Races1.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.1%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.4%

Under 18 Years

19.7%

65 Years and Over

20.7%

Male

50.2%

Female

49.8%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.0%

No Health Insurance

11.7%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

86.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

17.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$55,527

Mean Household Income

$71,177

Per Capita Income

$29,555

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.7%

In Labor Force (19–64)

70.8%

SNAP / Food Stamps

18.3%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$168,300

Median Rent

$741/mo

Total Housing Units

21,475

Owner-Occupied

74.0%

Renter-Occupied

26.0%

Vacancy Rate

14.1%

Married Couple Households

52.8%

Cohabiting Couple Households

4.9%

Male Householder, No Partner

16.3%

Female Householder, No Partner

26.0%

Average Household Size

2.34

Broadband Internet Access

83.0%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 37111.