McDowell, KY

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McDowell Overview

516
TOTAL POPULATION
186
MALE POPULATION
330
FEMALE POPULATION
56.36
MALES / 100 FEMALES
177.42
FEMALES / 100 MALES
55.3
MEDIAN AGE
2.6
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$16,558
PER CAPITA INCOME
$34,449
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$33,378
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
$23,993
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
171
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
40.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
24.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Race in McDowell

The most populous races in McDowell are , and White / Caucasian (516 | 100.0%).
Race in McDowell
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian516100.0%
Two or more Races00.0%
Some other Race00.0%
Total516100.0%

Ancestry in McDowell

The most populous ancestries reported in McDowell are English (122 | 23.6%), American (89 | 17.2%), Welsh (41 | 8.0%), German (9 | 1.7%), and Swiss (9 | 1.7%), together accounting for 52.3% of all McDowell residents.
Ancestry in McDowell
Ancestry# Population% Population
American8917.2%
English12223.6%
German91.7%
Swiss91.7%
Welsh418.0%
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Immigrants in McDowell

Immigrants in McDowell
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in McDowell

Sex and Age in McDowell

The most populous age groups in McDowell are 25 to 29 Years (36 | 19.4%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (55 | 16.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in McDowell
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years19 (10.2%)20 (6.1%)
5 to 9 Years12 (6.5%)30 (9.1%)
10 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)8 (2.4%)
15 to 19 Years7 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)10 (3.0%)
25 to 29 Years36 (19.4%)22 (6.7%)
30 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)11 (3.3%)
35 to 39 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 49 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
50 to 54 Years25 (13.4%)41 (12.4%)
55 to 59 Years33 (17.7%)26 (7.9%)
60 to 64 Years12 (6.5%)55 (16.7%)
65 to 69 Years0 (0.0%)28 (8.5%)
70 to 74 Years9 (4.8%)18 (5.4%)
75 to 79 Years8 (4.3%)40 (12.1%)
80 to 84 Years25 (13.4%)21 (6.4%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total186 (100.0%)330 (100.0%)

Families and Households in McDowell

Median Family Size in McDowell

Median Family Size in McDowell
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple124 (74.3%)2.38
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother43 (25.8%)3.07
Total Families167 (100.0%)2.56

Median Household Size in McDowell

Median Household Size in McDowell
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple124 (50.0%)2.38
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother43 (17.3%)3.23
Non-family81 (32.7%)-
Total Households248 (100.0%)2.08

Household Size by Marriage Status in McDowell

Out of a total of 248 households in McDowell, 167 (67.3%) are family households, while 81 (32.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 75, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 81.
Household Size by Marriage Status in McDowell
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-81 (32.7%)
2-Person Households75 (30.2%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Households70 (28.2%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households22 (8.9%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total167 (67.3%)81 (32.7%)

Female Fertility in McDowell

Fertility by Age in McDowell

Average fertility rate in McDowell is 233.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 233.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in McDowell
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years10 (100.0%)233.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total10 (100.0%)233.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in McDowell

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in McDowell
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in McDowell

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in McDowell
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree10 (100.0%)233.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total10 (100.0%)233.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in McDowell

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in McDowell
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)

Income in McDowell

Income Overview in McDowell

Per Capita Income in McDowell is $16,558, while median incomes of families and households are $34,449 and $33,378 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income516$16,558
Median Family Income167$34,449
Mean Family Income167$40,451
Median Household Income248$33,378
Mean Household Income248$35,004
Income Deficit167$23,993
Wage / Income Gap (%)5160.00%
Wage / Income Gap ($)516100.00¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index5160.42

Earnings by Sex in McDowell

Earnings by Sex in McDowell
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male78 (41.3%)$0
Female111 (58.7%)$0
Total189 (100.0%)$13,169

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in McDowell

The most common earnings brackets in McDowell are $12,500 to $14,999 for men (43 | 55.1%) and $2,500 to $4,999 for women (51 | 46.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in McDowell
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)11 (9.9%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)51 (46.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)7 (6.3%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)14 (12.6%)
$12,500 to $14,99943 (55.1%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99910 (12.8%)0 (0.0%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9991 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)28 (25.2%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99924 (30.8%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total78 (100.0%)111 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in McDowell

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in McDowell
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total--

Family Income in McDowell

Family Income Brackets in McDowell

According to the McDowell family income data, there are 34 families falling into the $25,000 to $34,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.4% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in McDowell
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0003219.2%
$10,000 to $14,999116.6%
$15,000 to $24,999148.4%
$25,000 to $34,9993420.4%
$35,000 to $49,9991911.4%
$50,000 to $74,9992515.0%
$75,000 to $99,9992414.4%
$100,000 to $149,99984.8%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in McDowell

3-person families (60 | 35.9%) account for the highest median family income in McDowell with $69,400 per family, while 3-person families (60 | 35.9%) have the highest median income of $23,133 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in McDowell
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families85 (50.9%)$33,860
3-Person Families60 (35.9%)$69,400
4-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
5-Person Families22 (13.2%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total167 (100.0%)$34,449

Family Income by Number of Earners in McDowell

Family Income by Number of Earners in McDowell
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners73 (43.7%)$33,566
1 Earner59 (35.3%)$0
2 Earners35 (21.0%)$0
3+ Earners0 (0.0%)$0
Total167 (100.0%)$34,449

Household Income in McDowell

Household Income Brackets in McDowell

With 74 households falling in the category, the $25,000 to $34,999 income range is the most frequent in McDowell, accounting for 29.8% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in McDowell
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0006325.4%
$10,000 to $14,999114.4%
$15,000 to $24,999249.7%
$25,000 to $34,9997429.8%
$35,000 to $49,999197.7%
$50,000 to $74,9992510.1%
$75,000 to $99,999249.7%
$100,000 to $149,99983.2%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in McDowell

The median household income in McDowell is $33,378, with the highest median household income of $32,978 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 123 households (49.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 10 households (4.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in McDowell
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years10 (4.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years33 (13.3%)$0
45 to 64 Years123 (49.6%)$32,978
65+ Years82 (33.1%)$0
Total248 (100.0%)$33,378

Poverty in McDowell

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in McDowell

With 20.4% poverty level for males and 43.0% for females among the residents of McDowell, under 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 19 males (100.0%) and 20 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in McDowell
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years19 (100.0%)20 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years12 (100.0%)23 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years7 (100.0%)10 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)33 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)41 (50.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total38 (20.4%)142 (43.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in McDowell

According to the poverty statistics in McDowell, males aged 25 to 34 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in McDowell
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years25 (100.0%)41 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years45 (100.0%)40 (49.4%)
65 to 74 Years9 (100.0%)46 (100.0%)
75 Years and over33 (100.0%)61 (100.0%)
Total148 (79.6%)188 (57.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in McDowell

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in McDowell
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children124 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total124 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in McDowell

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in McDowell
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)43 (100.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in McDowell

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in McDowell
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)43 (100.0%)

Employment Characteristics in McDowell

Employment by Class of Employer in McDowell

Among the 106 employed individuals in McDowell, state government employees (74 | 69.8%), and private company employees (32 | 30.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in McDowell
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees3230.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)00.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations00.0%
Local Government Employees00.0%
State Government Employees7469.8%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total106100.0%

Employment Status by Age in McDowell

According to the labor force statistics for McDowell, out of the total population over 16 years of age (427), 40.0% or 171 individuals are in the labor force, with 24.0% or 41 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 16 to 19 years, with 100.0% or 7 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 60 to 64 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 74.5% or 41 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in McDowell
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years36 (62.1%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years24 (36.4%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years10 (16.9%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years55 (82.1%)41 (74.5%)
65 to 74 Years28 (50.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total171 (40.0%)41 (24.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in McDowell

According to labor force statistics for McDowell, 52.1% of individuals (136) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (261) are in the labor force, with 30.1% or 41 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 100.0% or 24 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 63.1% or 41 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in McDowell
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma65 (48.5%)85 (63.1%)
College / Associate Degree47 (45.6%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total136 (52.1%)79 (30.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in McDowell

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in McDowell are Business & Financial (28 | 21.5%), Community & Social Service (24 | 18.5%), and Education Instruction & Library (24 | 18.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in McDowell

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in McDowell
OccupationMaleFemale
Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)24 (46.2%)28 (53.8%)
Total (Overall)77 (59.2%)53 (40.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in McDowell are Cleaning & Maintenance (36 | 27.7%), Healthcare Support (14 | 10.8%), and Food Preparation & Serving (11 | 8.5%).
Services Occupations in McDowell

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in McDowell
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)36 (59.0%)25 (41.0%)
Total (Overall)77 (59.2%)53 (40.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

Sales and Office Occupations in McDowell

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in McDowell
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)77 (59.2%)53 (40.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in McDowell

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in McDowell
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)77 (59.2%)53 (40.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in McDowell are Transportation (10 | 7.7%), and Production (7 | 5.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in McDowell

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in McDowell
OccupationMaleFemale
Production7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)77 (59.2%)53 (40.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in McDowell

Employment Industries in McDowell

The major employment industries in McDowell include Educational Services (88 | 67.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (14 | 10.8%), Accommodation & Food Services (11 | 8.5%), Public Administration (10 | 7.7%), and Manufacturing (7 | 5.4%).
Employment Industries in McDowell

Employment Industries by Sex in McDowell

The McDowell industries that see more men than women are Manufacturing (100.0%), Public Administration (100.0%), and Educational Services (68.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%), and Educational Services (31.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in McDowell
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services60 (68.2%)28 (31.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Public Administration10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total77 (59.2%)53 (40.8%)

Education in McDowell

School Enrollment in McDowell

The most common levels of schooling among the 45 students in McDowell are elementary school (20 | 44.4%), kindergarten (15 | 33.3%), and nursery / preschool (10 | 22.2%).
School Enrollment in McDowell
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1022.2%
Kindergarten1533.3%
Elementary School2044.4%
Middle School00.0%
High School00.0%
College / Undergraduate00.0%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total45100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in McDowell

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in McDowell
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in McDowell

Education (73 | 67.0%), business (28 | 25.7%), and literature & languages (8 | 7.3%) are the most common fields of study among 109 individuals in McDowell who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in McDowell
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business2825.7%
Education7367.0%
Literature & Languages87.3%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total109100.0%

Transportation & Commute in McDowell

Vehicle Availability by Sex in McDowell

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in McDowell are males with 1 vehicle (46, accounting for 86.8%) and females with 1 vehicle (53, making up 86.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in McDowell
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle46 (86.8%)53 (100.0%)
2 Vehicles7 (13.2%)0 (0.0%)
3 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total53 (100.0%)53 (100.0%)

Commute Time in McDowell

The most frequently occuring commute durations in McDowell are 10 to 14 minutes (36 commuters, 36.4%), 30 to 34 minutes (28 commuters, 28.3%), and less than 5 minutes (21 commuters, 21.2%).
Commute Time in McDowell
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2121.2%
5 to 9 Minutes00.0%
10 to 14 Minutes3636.4%
15 to 19 Minutes00.0%
20 to 24 Minutes1414.1%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes2828.3%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes00.0%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in McDowell

The most common commute times in McDowell are 10 to 14 minutes (36 commuters, 78.3%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (28 commuters, 52.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in McDowell
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes10 (21.7%)11 (20.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes36 (78.3%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes0 (0.0%)14 (26.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes0 (0.0%)28 (52.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in McDowell

The most frequent times of departure to work in McDowell are 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM (36, 78.3%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (28, 52.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in McDowell
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM10 (21.7%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM0 (0.0%)28 (52.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM36 (78.3%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)11 (20.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)14 (26.4%)
Total46 (100.0%)53 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in McDowell

Occupancy by Ownership in McDowell

Of the total 248 dwellings in McDowell, owner-occupied units account for 205 (82.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 43 (17.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in McDowell
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units20582.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units4317.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units248100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in McDowell

Occupancy by Household Size in McDowell
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household8132.7%
2-Person Household7530.2%
3-Person Household7028.2%
4+ Person Household228.9%
Total Housing Units248100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in McDowell

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in McDowell
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household81 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2-Person Household75 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Household49 (70.0%)21 (30.0%)
4+ Person Household0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
Total Housing Units205 (82.7%)43 (17.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in McDowell

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in McDowell
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma108 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College/Associate Degree0 (0.0%)43 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher72 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in McDowell

Occupancy by Age of Householder in McDowell
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years4317.3%
35 to 44 Years00.0%
45 to 54 Years5823.4%
55 to 64 Years6526.2%
65 to 74 Years93.6%
75 to 84 Years7329.4%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total248100.0%

Housing Finances in McDowell

Median Income by Occupancy in McDowell

Median Income by Occupancy in McDowell
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied205 (82.7%)$34,105
Renter-Occupied43 (17.3%)$2,499
Average248 (100.0%)$33,378

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in McDowell

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in McDowell
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)22 (51.2%)
$5,000 to $9,99941 (20.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)11 (25.6%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)10 (23.3%)
$20,000 to $24,99914 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99974 (36.1%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99919 (9.3%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99925 (12.2%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99924 (11.7%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9998 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total205 (100.0%)43 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in McDowell

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in McDowell
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30049 (23.9%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49982 (40.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79974 (36.1%)10 (23.3%)
$800 to $9990 (0.0%)33 (76.7%)
$1,000 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total205 (100.0%)43 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in McDowell

Housing Structures in McDowell

Housing Structures in McDowell
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached14759.3%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments104.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments228.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other6927.8%
Total248100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in McDowell

Housing Structures by Occupancy in McDowell
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached147 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other58 (84.1%)11 (15.9%)
Total205 (82.7%)43 (17.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in McDowell

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in McDowell
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms124 (60.5%)0 (0.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms48 (23.4%)43 (100.0%)
8 or more Rooms33 (16.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total205 (100.0%)43 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in McDowell

Housing Structure by Heating Type in McDowell
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas66 (32.2%)32 (74.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity139 (67.8%)11 (25.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total205 (100.0%)43 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in McDowell

Household Vehicle Usage in McDowell
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)22 (51.2%)
1 Vehicle197 (96.1%)11 (25.6%)
2 Vehicles8 (3.9%)10 (23.3%)
3 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total205 (100.0%)43 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in McDowell

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in McDowell

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units19510
Median Property Value$65,100$0
Median Household Income$33,936$0
Monthly Housing Costs$451$0
Real Estate Taxes$902$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in McDowell

Property Value by Mortgage Status in McDowell
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00055 (28.2%)10 (100.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999100 (51.3%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99940 (20.5%)0 (0.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total195 (100.0%)10 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in McDowell

Household Income by Mortgage Status in McDowell
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00041 (21.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99914 (7.2%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99974 (38.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9999 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99925 (12.8%)10 (100.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99924 (12.3%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9998 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total195 (100.0%)10 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in McDowell

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in McDowell
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x112 (57.4%)0 (0.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x43 (22.1%)10 (100.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4.0x or more40 (20.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total195 (100.0%)10 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in McDowell

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in McDowell
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80063 (32.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499107 (54.9%)10 (100.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total195 (100.0%)10 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in McDowell

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in McDowell

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in McDowell
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years10 (58.8%)7 (41.2%)
26 to 34 Years69 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years66 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years100 (79.4%)26 (20.6%)
65 to 74 Years55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older94 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total483 (93.6%)33 (6.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in McDowell

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in McDowell
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen10 (58.8%)7 (41.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in McDowell

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in McDowell
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000199 (96.6%)7 (3.4%)
$25,000 to $49,999132 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99989 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99945 (63.4%)26 (36.6%)
$100,000 and over17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in McDowell

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in McDowell
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 654 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years10 (58.8%)10 (58.8%)
25 to 34 Years33 (47.8%)36 (52.2%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years35 (53.0%)31 (47.0%)
55 to 64 Years67 (53.2%)33 (26.2%)
65 to 74 Years27 (49.1%)46 (83.6%)
75 Years and over94 (100.0%)61 (64.9%)
Total355 (68.8%)217 (42.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in McDowell

Disability Status by Sex by Age in McDowell
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years36 (51.4%)14 (11.5%)
65 to 74 Years9 (100.0%)9 (19.6%)
75 Years and over33 (100.0%)21 (34.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in McDowell

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in McDowell: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years1 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in McDowell: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)14 (11.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over25 (75.8%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in McDowell: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years24 (34.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in McDowell: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years13 (18.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years9 (100.0%)9 (19.6%)
75 Years and over33 (100.0%)21 (34.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in McDowell: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years12 (17.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in McDowell

Computing Device Access in McDowell

Computing Device Access in McDowell
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop17169.0%
Smartphone18273.4%
Tablet13654.8%
No Computing Device145.7%
Total248100.0%

Internet Access in McDowell

Internet Access in McDowell
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home20381.9%
Cellular Data Only228.9%
Satellite Internet93.6%
No Internet145.7%
Total248100.0%

McDowell Summary

Mcdowell is a small unincorporated community located in Floyd County, Kentucky. It is situated in the Appalachian Mountains, and is part of the Big Sandy River Valley. The population of McDowell was estimated to be around 200 people in 2020.

History

Mcdowell was first settled in the late 1700s by a group of settlers from North Carolina. The town was named after Colonel William McDowell, who was a Revolutionary War veteran and a prominent figure in the area. The town was officially incorporated in 1820.
Mcdowell was a thriving community in the late 1800s and early 1900s. It was home to several businesses, including a general store, a blacksmith shop, a sawmill, and a gristmill. The town also had a post office, a school, and a church.
In the early 1900s, McDowell began to decline due to the decline of the coal industry in the area. The town was eventually abandoned in the 1950s.

Geography

Mcdowell is located in the Appalachian Mountains in Floyd County, Kentucky. The town is situated in the Big Sandy River Valley, which is a major tributary of the Ohio River. The town is surrounded by rolling hills and mountains, and is located near the Kentucky-Virginia border.
The climate in McDowell is humid subtropical, with hot summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is around 57 degrees Fahrenheit. The average annual precipitation is around 45 inches.

Economy

Mcdowell’s economy is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The town is home to several farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, and hay. The town also has several tourist attractions, including the McDowell Historic District, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Demographics

Mcdowell’s population was estimated to be around 200 people in 2020. The town is predominantly white, with a small African American population. The median household income in McDowell is around $30,000, and the median home value is around $90,000. The town has a high poverty rate, with around 25% of the population living below the poverty line.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of McDowell?
Total Population of McDowell is 516.
What is the Total Male Population of McDowell?
Total Male Population of McDowell is 186.
What is the Total Female Population of McDowell?
Total Female Population of McDowell is 330.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in McDowell?
There are 56.36 Males per 100 Females in McDowell.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in McDowell?
There are 177.42 Females per 100 Males in McDowell.
What is the Median Population Age in McDowell?
Median Population Age in McDowell is 55.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in McDowell
Average Family Size in McDowell is 2.6 People.
What is the Average Household Size in McDowell
Average Household Size in McDowell is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in McDowell?
Per Capita income in McDowell is $16,558.
What is the Median Family Income in McDowell?
Median Family Income in McDowell is $34,449.
What is the Median Household income in McDowell?
Median Household Income in McDowell is $33,378.
What is Family Income Deficit in McDowell?
Family Income Deficit in McDowell is $23,993.
Families that are below poverty line in McDowell earn $23,993 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in McDowell?
Inequality or Gini Index in McDowell is 0.42.
How Large is the Labor Force in McDowell?
There are 171 People in the Labor Forcein in McDowell.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in McDowell?
40.0% of People are in the Labor Force in McDowell.
What is the Unemployment Rate in McDowell?
Unemployment Rate in McDowell is 24.0%.