Demographics in McDowell County
18,911
Population
34
Population Density
45
Median Age
Age Distribution
Metro Area
Baby Boomers (Age 55+)
44%
Gen X (Age 41-55)
12%
Millennials (Age 20-40)
21%
Gen Z (Age 0-19)
22%
Gender
Male
50%
Female
50%
Race & Ethnicity
Metro Area
White
81%
Black
14%
Two or more races
3%
Community
Metro Area
Married
37%
Single
34%
Divorced
15%
Widowed
15%
Language
English Only
98%
Spanish
2%
Health Insurance Coverage By Age
Total Coverage
90%
Under 19 years
22%
19 to 60 years
46%
60 years and over
22%
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