McDowell County, West Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- McDowell County
- State
- West Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 54047
- State FIPS
- 54
- County FIPS
- 047
Geography
- Land Area
- 533.46 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.44 sq mi
- Total Area
- 534.90 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.382760
- Longitude
- -81.658204
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 17,705
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 14,438
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 17,513 | 98.9% |
| Hispanic | 192 | 1.1% |
| White | 15,480 | 87.4% |
| Black | 1,589 | 9.0% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 19 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 16 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 14,275 | 98.9% |
| Hispanic | 164 | 1.1% |
| White | 12,521 | 86.7% |
| Black | 1,593 | 11.0% |
| Asian | 45 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 106 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 15 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 17,943
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $32,567
- Poverty Rate
- 30.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 5,399
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 15,784 | 88.0% |
| Black | 1,611 | 9.0% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 8,116
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,978 | 49.0% |
| Republican | 1,680 | 20.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,561 | 19.2% |
| Other | 12 | 0.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 3,886 | 47.9% |
| Female | 4,229 | 52.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 6,749 | 83.2% |
| Hispanic | 78 | 1.0% |
| Black | 923 | 11.4% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 2,571
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 31.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,088 | 30.9% |
| Hispanic | 32 | 41.0% |
| Black | 345 | 37.4% |
| Asian | 6 | 25.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,250 | 32.2% |
| Female | 1,321 | 31.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,457 (40.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 911 (6.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 9,336
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $51,136
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $630
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 81.8%
- Public Transit
- 0.4%
- Work From Home
- 5.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.