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McConnell

West Virginia · 818 residents · 0.314 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 23.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 48.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 23.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
68% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
818
−2%since 2023
from 837 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,605 / sq mi
−2%since 2023
from 2,666 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
23.6
−21%since 2023
from 29.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
363509656802948201020202024McConnell
2024818
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$29,566
+6%since 2023
from $27,929 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 24.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
48.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 49.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.616
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.618 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
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%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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

Owner-occupied
67.8%
−12.0 ptssince 2023
from 79.8% in 2023
32.2% rent
Vacancy rate
14.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 18.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.9%
−16.0 ptssince 2023
from 67.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(837)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(818)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 94.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
60.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 56.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
32.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 27.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 36.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 48.9% in 2023
Female
46.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 51.1% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
33.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 32.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McConnell, West Virginia?

McConnell, West Virginia has about 818 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in McConnell, West Virginia?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in McConnell, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McConnell, West Virginia?

About 48.5% of people in McConnell, West Virginia 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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