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McDowell

Kentucky · 718 residents · 2.477 sq mi
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McDowell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,474. Population has grown 31% since 2023. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $73,100. At a median age of 29.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

718
+31%since 2023
from 549 in 2023
2014 – 2024
290 / sq mi
+31%since 2023
from 222 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
29.0
−47%since 2023
from 55.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20142024
472603734865996201420202024McDowell
2024718
201420202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,474
−60%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $35,576 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2014 – 2024
$9,664
−41%since 2023
from $16,490 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
3.1%
−9.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
72.4%
+31.4 ptssince 2023
from 41.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.428
−3%since 2023
from 0.441 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information64.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$73,100
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $73,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2014 – 2024
$255
US average: $1,442
60.4%
−22.2 ptssince 2023
from 82.5% in 2023
39.6% rent
19.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 20.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
9.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
53.2%
+19.8 ptssince 2023
from 33.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
5.1
+144%since 2023
from 2.1 in 2023
2014 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(547)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.9%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(674)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6%(43)
Diversity Score14.4%(103)
14
+1487%since 2023
from 1 in 2023
2014 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.5%
−8.7 ptssince 2023
from 26.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 88.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
12.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

0.0%
−71.6 ptssince 2023
from 71.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
64.3%
+46.1 ptssince 2023
from 18.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
35.7%
+25.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
8.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

60.0%
+31.1 ptssince 2023
from 28.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
16.9%
−17.8 ptssince 2023
from 34.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
−21.3 ptssince 2023
from 21.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
0.0%
−39.8 ptssince 2023
from 39.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

35.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 39.2% in 2023
64.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 60.8% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
2.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
15.6%
−9.4 ptssince 2023
from 25.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
76.1%
−14.1 ptssince 2023
from 90.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in McDowell, Kentucky?

McDowell, Kentucky has about 718 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McDowell, Kentucky?

The typical household in McDowell, Kentucky earns about $14,474 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McDowell, Kentucky expensive?

In McDowell, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $73,100, and the typical rent is about $255 a month.

How educated are people in McDowell, Kentucky?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in McDowell, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McDowell, Kentucky?

About 72.4% of people in McDowell, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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