McDowell County, WV Demographics
McDowell County, WV is the 32nd most populous of 55 counties in West Virginia, with 19,111 residents across 533 square miles. That is about 36 people per square mile.
At the 2020 census
| Population | 19,111 |
|---|---|
| Land area | 533 sq mi |
| Density | 36 / sq mi |
Data: 2020 Census · American Community Survey 2024
How McDowell County compares to the US
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Central Location: McDowell County, WV
Measured from the county's main population center using 2020 census blocks.
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Census tracts in McDowell County, WV
| Name | Population | Sq mi | Per sq mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 9545.03 | 4,755 | 51.1 | 93 |
| Census Tract 9545.04 | 3,841 | 132.2 | 29 |
| Census Tract 9538 | 2,495 | 59.4 | 42 |
| Census Tract 9539 | 1,957 | 72.6 | 27 |
| Census Tract 9540 | 1,926 | 42.3 | 46 |
| Census Tract 9545.01 | 1,721 | 62.5 | 28 |
| Census Tract 9542 | 1,527 | 84.6 | 18 |
| Census Tract 9536 | 879 | 28.7 | 31 |
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This page shows demographics for a US county from the 2020 census and the American Community Survey: population, land area, density, urban share, and how the county compares to national averages for income, housing, age, and more.
Counties subdivide into census tracts, listed below with their populations. The drive-time and radius tables measure the population around the county's main population center.