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McMechen

West Virginia · 1,697 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 $36,915. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $71,400. The poverty rate of 21.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
1,697
−12%since 2000
from 1,937 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,972 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 3,392 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
−8%since 2000
from 44.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024McMechen
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,915
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,179 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,753
+52%since 2000
from $14,935 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,400
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$488
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $336 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
31.9% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+23%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(1,584)
Black0.8%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(20)
Asian0.5%(9)
Other7.3%(124)
Diversity Score21.9%(372)
Diversity Score
22
+897%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+83%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.2%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−81.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McMechen, West Virginia?

McMechen, West Virginia has about 1,697 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in McMechen, West Virginia earns about $36,915 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 $71,400, and the typical rent is about $488 a month.

How educated are people in McMechen, West Virginia?

About 18.7% 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 21.7% 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 434 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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

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