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McDowell County

McDowell County

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Overview for McDowell County, NC

7,703 people live in McDowell County, where the median age is 40.5 and the average individual income is $20,812. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

7,703

Total Population

40.5 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$20,812

Average individual Income

Around McDowell County, NC

There's plenty to do around McDowell County, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

38
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
7
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Reese's Delectables & Nourishments, Pelican's Snoballs of Marion, and Flavors On Main.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 0.55 miles 15 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 2.71 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 0.57 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 0.61 miles 12 reviews 4.9/5 stars
Dining 0.49 miles 15 reviews 4.9/5 stars
Dining 1.04 miles 6 reviews 4.8/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for McDowell County, NC

McDowell County has 3,115 households, with an average household size of 2.2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in McDowell County do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 7,703 people call McDowell County home. The population density is 1,289.54 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

7,703

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

40.5

Median Age

51.53 / 48.47%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
3,115

Total Households

2.2

Average Household Size

$20,812

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in McDowell County, NC

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The following schools are within or nearby McDowell County. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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The roots of Betsy's family run deep in Asheville. After living and working in Atlanta, Washington DC, LA, and NYC, she returned to Asheville 20 years ago due to her love of Western NC. In Asheville, Betsy started her own boutique real estate firm to introduce new residents to this area's charm and opportunities.
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