McDowell County, West Virginia

Total Population: 18,413

County Seat: Welch

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Median Home Value

$49,200

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$29,980

Across all households

Median Age

43.6 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

5.7%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)86.7%
Black (Non-Hispanic)9.0%
Two or More Races2.0%
Hispanic or Latino1.9%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.1%

Under 18 Years

18.6%

65 Years and Over

21.6%

Male

53.6%

Female

46.4%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.4%

No Health Insurance

7.7%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

75.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

5.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

2.8%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$29,980

Mean Household Income

$41,736

Per Capita Income

$16,599

Unemployment Rate (16+)

14.9%

In Labor Force (19–64)

44.0%

SNAP / Food Stamps

36.2%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$49,200

Median Rent

$686/mo

Total Housing Units

9,380

Owner-Occupied

75.7%

Renter-Occupied

24.3%

Vacancy Rate

30.9%

Married Couple Households

37.7%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.5%

Male Householder, No Partner

20.0%

Female Householder, No Partner

36.8%

Average Household Size

2.51

Broadband Internet Access

81.5%

Housing Built Since 2010

1.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 54047.