McDowell had a population of 656 people in 2019, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the East Kentucky Times.
The median age was 59, with 55.6 percent of the total population being female and 44.4 percent male.
The state’s total population in 2019 was 4,449,052.
An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau’s American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed.
McDowell population by sex
| Estimated Number | Percent of total population | |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 291 | 44.4 |
| Female | 365 | 55.6 |
| Total Population | 656 | 100 |
