McDowell County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- McDowell County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37111
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 111
Geography
- Land Area
- 439.95 sq mi
- Water Area
- 5.40 sq mi
- Total Area
- 445.35 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.682268
- Longitude
- -82.048045
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 43,812
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 35,256
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 41,426 | 94.6% |
| Hispanic | 2,386 | 5.4% |
| White | 38,509 | 87.9% |
| Black | 1,721 | 3.9% |
| Asian | 340 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 139 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 46 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 33,962 | 96.3% |
| Hispanic | 1,296 | 3.7% |
| White | 31,757 | 90.1% |
| Black | 1,558 | 4.4% |
| Asian | 270 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 349 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 46 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 44,817
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $57,412
- Poverty Rate
- 14.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 6,447
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 39,241 | 87.6% |
| Black | 1,730 | 3.9% |
| Asian | 506 | 1.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 27,773
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 5,452 | 19.6% |
| Republican | 12,196 | 43.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 9,949 | 35.8% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 13,220 | 47.6% |
| Female | 14,551 | 52.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 24,410 | 87.9% |
| Hispanic | 849 | 3.1% |
| Black | 770 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 214 | 0.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 15,835
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 57.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 14,381 | 58.9% |
| Hispanic | 211 | 24.9% |
| Black | 359 | 46.6% |
| Asian | 87 | 40.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 7,647 | 57.8% |
| Female | 8,188 | 56.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 8,985 (27.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 5,958 (17.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 21,575
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $174,748
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $812
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 83.2%
- Public Transit
- 0.0%
- Work From Home
- 6.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.