CITY
McDowell
Virginia · 58 residents · 1.02 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 57% since 2023. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 32.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.
At a glance
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2020 – 2024
202458
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+24.6 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing38.9%
Wholesale trade11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Information0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(37)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(58)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
86.8%
+33.7 ptssince 2023
from 53.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in McDowell, Virginia?
McDowell, Virginia has about 58 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is McDowell, Virginia expensive?
In McDowell, Virginia, the median home is worth about $59,000.
How educated are people in McDowell, Virginia?
About 5.3% of adults age 25 and over in McDowell, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in McDowell, Virginia?
About 0.0% of people in McDowell, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.
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VirginiaDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024