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McDowell

Kentucky · 661 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 $30,347. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $71,400. The poverty rate of 29.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
661
+1%since 2019
from 656 in 2019
2014 – 2024
Median age
42.4
−30%since 2019
from 61.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2014 – 2024
472603734865996201420202024McDowell
2024718
201420202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.3%(35)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.3%(55)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.2%(41)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.7%(51)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.7%(51)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 346.8%(45)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4413.6%(90)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 549.5%(63)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6411.5%(76)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7416.6%(110)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.8%(32)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.8%(12)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,347
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $28,319 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2014 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,897
+5%since 2019
from $16,027 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 32.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 10%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $70,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2014 – 2024
Median gross rent
$558
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $411 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.6%
−28.2 ptssince 2019
from 75.9% in 2019
52.4% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−5%since 2019
from 2.5 in 2019
2014 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(641)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(636)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.9%(12)
Ancestry
American35.9%(222)
English16.2%(100)
Welsh5.2%(32)
German3.1%(19)
Irish1.9%(12)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Welsh population · Largest German population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2019
from 11.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
66.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2019
from 60.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2019
from 6.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.1 min
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
−11.7 ptssince 2019
from 92.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2019
from 9.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.5%
+13.3 ptssince 2019
from 4.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
33.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2019
from 29.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.8%
−10.1 ptssince 2019
from 43.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2019
from 44.4% in 2019
Female
62.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2019
from 55.6% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 6.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married34.7%(42)
Married46.3%(56)
Widowed7.4%(9)
Divorced11.6%(14)
Women 15+
Never married30.1%(88)
Married23.3%(68)
Widowed21.6%(63)
Divorced25%(73)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McDowell, Kentucky?

McDowell, Kentucky has about 661 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McDowell, Kentucky?

The typical household in McDowell, Kentucky earns about $30,347 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 $71,400, and the typical rent is about $558 a month.

How educated are people in McDowell, Kentucky?

About 20.5% 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 29.8% 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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