McDowell, WV County is located in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia and has a population of 19,334 people. The population density of 32 people per square mile is much lower than the US average of 93 people per square mile. McDowell has many local stores and businesses that contribute to its bustling economy, such as Welch General Store, Boone's Restaurant, and Grand Home Furnishings. This county is also home to outdoor activities like camping, hiking trails, fishing, white water rafting and skiing at Winterplace Ski Resort. Additionally, McDowell hosts several local organizations such as the Gary Matthews Memorial Library and the Big Creek Regional Park and Recreation Center. The area also sponsors local sporting events such as basketball tournaments at Big Creek High School or golfing at Mount View Country Club.
The population in McDowell County is 19,334. There are 36 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in McDowell County is 46.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in McDowell County is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in McDowell County
- 39.9% are married
- 13.2% are divorced
- 23.2% are married with children
- 18.0% have children, but are single
Race in McDowell County
- 88.7% are White
- 8.2% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander