McDowell, VA Profile: Facts & Data

The McDowell CDP⁽¹⁾ had a population of 96 as of July 1, 2024. McDowell ranks in the lower quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Virginia. See peer rankings below.

The primary coordinate point for McDowell is located at latitude 38.3357 and longitude -79.4906 in Highland County. Highland County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).

A Census Designated Place (CDP) is a statistical counterpart to a self-governing (incorporated) place such as a city, town, or village. A CDP is not a legal entity and has no governmental functions.

McDowell, VA Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2024)

POPULATION
Total Population	96 (100%)
Population in Households	96 (100.0%)
Population in Families	79 (82.3%)
Population in Group Quarters¹	0
Population Density	94
Diversity Index²	8


INCOME
Median Household Income	$53,529
Average Household Income	$71,303
% of Income for Mortgage⁴	0%
Per Capita Income	$37,137
Wealth Index⁵	79
Socioeconomic Status Index⁶	Moderate (64.4)

HOUSING
Total HU (Housing Units)	57 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU	47 (82.5%)
Renter Occupied HU	3 ( 5.3%)
Vacant Housing Units	7 (12.3%)
Median Home Value	$218,750
Average Home Value	$414,894
Housing Affordability Index³	0

HOUSEHOLDS
Total Households	50
Average Household Size	1.92
Family Households	35
Average Family Size	2.00

NOTES

Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.
The Socioeconomic Index ranges from zero (lowest relative status) to 100 (highest relative status). This measure quantifies disparities in social position of an area's inhabitants and is built from a broad range of demographic, housing, and socioeconomic inputs. More information on this measure can be found in Esri's SEI tutorial.

McDowell, VA - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares McDowell to the other 688 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Virginia by rank and percentile using July 1, 2024 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR	2020-2024	2024-2029
Population	0.50%	0.00%
Households	0.48%	0.00%
Families		-1.78%
Median Household Income		1.76%
Per Capita Income		1.12%
Owner Occupied HU		0.00%

Variable Description	Rank	Percentile
Total Population	# 655	5th
Population Density	# 631	8th
Median Household Income	# 451	35th
Housing Affordability Index	# 22	3rd
Per Capita Income	# 338	51st
Diversity Index	# 661	4th

McDowell, VA Profile: Facts & Data

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McDowell, VA Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2024)

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