Market insights · West Virginia
McDowell County, WV: growth, migration and housing
McDowell County has 16,878 residents, down 10.9% since 2020 (-1.8% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 176 households moved in and 212 moved out (-36 net), while a net $3.0M of income left. Median household income is $31,559, the median home $50,000 and median rent $643 a month.
In West Virginia: 55th of 55 counties for 5-year population growth · 39th of 55 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 55th of 55 counties for median household income · 55th of 55 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to McDowell County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Mercer County, WV | 63 | $1.6M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving McDowell County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Mercer County, WV | 64 | $3.0M |
| Tazewell County, VA | 26 | $1.4M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.