McDowell County, West Virginia
Total Population: 18,413
County Seat: Welch
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
75.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
5.7%
Enrolled in College (18+)
2.8%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.