McDowell County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37111 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 44,817 | — | #1,105 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $57,168 | -23.9% | #2,316 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.3 years | +13.9% | #875 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $171,100 | -39.3% | #1,786 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $806 | -30.7% | #2,057 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.8% | +17.5% | #1,916 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
McDowell County has a population of 44,817, making it the #1,105 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.3 years, which is 13.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in McDowell County is $57,168, ranking #2,316 out of 3,222 counties — 23.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.8% and unemployment stands at 4.1%.
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The median home value in McDowell County is $171,100 (-39.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $806/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.6%.
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88.5% of residents in McDowell County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.5% below the national rate.
About McDowell County, North Carolina
McDowell County, North Carolina has a total population of 44,817, making it the 1,105th most populous county in the United States. The median age in McDowell County is 44.3 years, which is 13.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in McDowell County is $57,168, which ranks #2,316 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 23.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1%.
The median home value in McDowell County is $171,100, 39.3% below the national median. Renters in McDowell County pay a median gross rent of $806 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In McDowell County, 18.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 46.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.1 min.
McDowell County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 85.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.1%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (3.8%).
All data for McDowell County, North Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.