McDowell County, North Carolina
Total Population: 44,679
County Seat: Marion
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 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
86.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
17.6%
Enrolled in College (18+)
4.7%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 37111.