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McMechen

West Virginia · 1,926 residents · 0.571 sq mi
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McMechen has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,450. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $62,000. The poverty rate of 26.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,926
−1%since 2000
from 1,937 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,373 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 3,392 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.6
−6%since 2000
from 44.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024McMechen
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,450
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,179 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,437
+23%since 2000
from $14,935 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing4.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,000
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$439
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $336 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.5%
−37.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
30.1% rent
Vacancy rate
17.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+43%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,902)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(8)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(43)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(1,870)
Black1%(19)
Hispanic / Latino1%(20)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other1.2%(24)
Diversity Score8.3%(160)
Diversity Score
8
+277%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+62%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.2%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.4%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McMechen, West Virginia?

McMechen, West Virginia has about 1,926 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McMechen, West Virginia?

The typical household in McMechen, West Virginia earns about $27,450 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McMechen, West Virginia expensive?

In McMechen, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $62,000, and the typical rent is about $439 a month.

How educated are people in McMechen, West Virginia?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in McMechen, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McMechen, West Virginia?

About 26.8% of people in McMechen, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has McMechen, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, McMechen, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 205 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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