McDowell County, West Virginia Population 2022
McDowell County, West Virginia's estimated population is 15,833 with a growth rate of -3.63% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. McDowell County, West Virginia is the 34th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 Population was 22,097 and has seen a growth of -28.35% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 1,535 | 0.00% | |
| 1870 | 1,952 | 417 | 27.17% |
| 1880 | 3,074 | 1,122 | 57.48% |
| 1890 | 7,300 | 4,226 | 137.48% |
| 1900 | 18,747 | 11,447 | 156.81% |
| 1910 | 47,856 | 29,109 | 155.27% |
| 1920 | 68,571 | 20,715 | 43.29% |
| 1930 | 90,479 | 21,908 | 31.95% |
| 1940 | 94,354 | 3,875 | 4.28% |
| 1950 | 98,887 | 4,533 | 4.80% |
| 1960 | 71,359 | -27,528 | -27.84% |
| 1970 | 50,666 | -20,693 | -29.00% |
| 1980 | 49,899 | -767 | -1.51% |
| 1990 | 35,233 | -14,666 | -29.39% |
| 2010 | 22,097 | -13,136 | -37.28% |
| 2011 | 21,730 | -367 | -1.66% |
| 2012 | 21,318 | -412 | -1.90% |
| 2013 | 20,958 | -360 | -1.69% |
| 2014 | 20,385 | -573 | -2.73% |
| 2015 | 19,762 | -623 | -3.06% |
| 2016 | 19,192 | -570 | -2.88% |
| 2017 | 18,505 | -687 | -3.58% |
| 2018 | 18,221 | -284 | -1.53% |
| 2019 | 17,624 | -597 | -3.28% |
| 2020 | 17,027 | -597 | -3.39% |
| 2021 | 16,430 | -597 | -3.51% |
| 2022 | 15,833 | -597 | -3.63% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,193 | 89.55% |
| Black or African American | 1,435 | 7.94% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 25 | 0.14% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.06% |
| Some Other Race | 109 | 0.60% |
| Two or More Races | 311 | 1.72% |
McDowell County, West Virginia Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,431 | 2.24 | 78 |
| Married | 3,220 | 2.87 | 86 |
| Male | 564 | 3.03 | 58.7 |
| Female | 1,216 | 2.55 | 65.3 |
| Non Family | 2,431 | 1.08 | 78.3 |
2.74
Average Family Size
2.24
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,524 | 11.47% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,164 | 16.29% |
| High School Graduate | 6,329 | 47.65% |
| Some College | 1,988 | 14.97% |
| Associates Degree | 369 | 2.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 588 | 4.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 321 | 2.42% |
McDowell County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 8 | 8 | 2 |
| Black | 1,248 | 1,111 | 107 |
| White | 11,791 | 8,325 | 800 |
| Hispanic | 203 | 142 | |
| Other Race | 86 | 60 | |
| Native American | 25 | 11 | |
| Asian | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 25.00%.
$27,184
Average Earnings
$32,471
Average Male
$23,076
Average Female
McDowell County, West Virginia Language by Age
McDowell County, West Virginia Language
98.30% of McDowell County, West Virginia residents speak only English, while 1.70% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.95% of the population.
McDowell County, West Virginia Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 14 | 14 | 100.00% |
| Hispanic | 93 | 39 | 41.94% |
| White | 15,468 | 5,102 | 32.98% |
| Black | 795 | 250 | 31.45% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Multiple | 310 | 73 | 23.55% |
32.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.83%
Male Poverty Rate
35.47%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in McDowell County, West Virginia
The race most likely to be in poverty in McDowell County, West Virginia is Native, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in McDowell County, West Virginia is Multiple, with 23.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.35%.
McDowell County, West Virginia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
45.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.1%
Male Marriage Rate
45.2%
Female Marriage Rate
McDowell County, West Virginia Married by Age and Sex
McDowell County, West Virginia Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
McDowell County, West Virginia Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 767 | 5.94% |
| Black | 43 | 3.22% |
| Native American | 14 | 56.00% |
McDowell County, West Virginia Veterans by Education
10.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
56.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
28.7%
Labor Force Participation
24.4%
Employment Rate
15%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
74.97%
Born in McDowell County, West Virginia
99.12%
Native Born
0.88%
Foreign Born
0.75%
Non Citizen
0.14%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.12% of McDowell County, West Virginia residents were born in the United States, with 74.97% having been born in West Virginia. 0.75% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990