Mcdowell County West Virginia Map and Data
Mcdowell County West Virginia Profile and Data
| Name | Mcdowell County |
| State | West Virginia |
| FIPS Code | 54047 |
| County Seat | Welch |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) |
| Population (2022) | 21,966 |
| Population Growth Rate(2000-2022) | -13.58% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 84.96% |
| Public School Majority Ethnicity | White 89% |
| Partisan Voting Index | Strongly Republican:+31 |
| Unemployment Rate (February 2025) | 6.6% |
| Area Code(s) | 304 / 681 |
Mcdowell County Race/Ethnicity Data
| Race/Ethnicity | Percentage of Population (2022) |
|---|---|
| White | 84.96% |
| African American | 14.71% |
| Hispanic | 0.17% |
| Asian | 0.16% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 0% |
Mcdowell County Public School Race/Ethnicity Data
| Race/Ethnicity | Percentage of Public School Students (2023) |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| African American | 7.21% |
| Hispanic | 0.32% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native American | 0.04% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 0.04% |