McDowell, KY

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Population

599

20.7% decline

Median Age

55.7


Median Household Income

$31,786

18.9% decline

Poverty Rate

33.6%


Number of Employees

63

65.8% decline

Median Property Value

$75,300

36.9% growth

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About

In 2017, McDowell, KY had a population of 599 people with a median age of 55.7 and a median household income of $31,786. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of McDowell, KY declined from 755 to 599, a -20.7% decrease and its median household income declined from $39,205 to $31,786, a -18.9% decrease.

The population of McDowell, KY is 97.2% White Alone, 1.84% Hispanic or Latino, and 1% Two or More Races. N/A% of the people in McDowell, KY speak a non-English language, and 100% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in McDowell, KY is $75,300, and the homeownership rate is 72.1%. Most people in McDowell, KY commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 25.1 minutes. The average car ownership in McDowell, KY is 3 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of McDowell, KY employs 63 people. The largest industries in McDowell, KY are Retail Trade (19 people), Wholesale Trade (17 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (15 people), and the highest paying industries are Total ($47,583).

Median household income in McDowell, KY is $31,786. Males in McDowell, KY have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $41,451. The income inequality in McDowell, KY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.457, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$31,786

2017 value

± $26,724

-18.9%

1 Year Growth

± 132%

Households in McDowell, KY have a median annual income of $31,786, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $39,205 in 2016, which represents a -18.9% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$56,557

Average Male Salary

± $1,518

$41,451

Average Female Salary

± $1,092

In 2017, full-time male employees in Kentucky made 1.36 times more than female employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $55,164 ± $10,370

  2. White

    $43,856 ± $923

  3. American Indian

    $34,557 ± $13,648

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Kentucky workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.26 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for McDowell, KY is from Kentucky.

0.457

2017 Wage GINI

0.455

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Kentucky was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.329% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for Kentucky was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kentucky in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kentucky across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. N/A

  2. N/A

  3. N/A

In 2017, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in McDowell, KY was N/A with a value of N/A, followed by N/A and N/A, with respective values of N/A and N/A.

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Males < 5

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

33.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in McDowell, KY (201 out of 599 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males < 5, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 55 - 64.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    195 ± 115

  2. Two Or More

    6 ± 56

  3. Black

    0 ± 56

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in McDowell, KY is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

63

2017 Value

± 87

-65.8%

1 Year decline

± 440%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in McDowell, KY declined at a rate of -65.8%, from 184 employees to 63 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in McDowell, KY, are Sales & Related Occupations (19 people), Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (17 people), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (15 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of McDowell, KY.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of McDowell, KY, by number of employees, are Sales & Related Occupations (19 people), Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (17 people), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (15 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, McDowell, KY has an unusually high number of residents working as Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (8.73 times higher than expected), Material Moving Occupations (7.28 times), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (5.97 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of McDowell, KY, by median earnings, are Total ($47,583).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

63

2017 Value

± 87

-65.8%

1 Year decline

± 440%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in McDowell, KY declined at a rate of -65.8%, from 184 employees to 63 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in McDowell, KY, are Retail Trade (19 people), Wholesale Trade (17 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (15 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of McDowell, KY, though some of these residents may live in McDowell, KY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in McDowell, KY, by number of employees, are Retail Trade (19 people), Wholesale Trade (17 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (15 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, McDowell, KY has an unusually high number of Wholesale Trade (10 times higher than expected), Retail Trade (2.64 times), and Manufacturing (1.88 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in McDowell, KY, by median earnings, are Total ($47,583).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Kentucky to other states, or from other states to Kentucky.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Motorized vehicles

    $74.6B

  2. Base metals

    $17.8B

  3. Gasoline

    $17.2B

In 2015, the top outbound Kentucky product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $74.6B, followed by Base metals ($17.8B) and Gasoline ($17.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Kentucky products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$301B

2020 Value

$398B

Projected 2045 Value

32.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Kentucky trade was $301B. This is expected to increase 32.3% to $398B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Kentucky trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Kentucky to other states, or from other states to Kentucky.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. Ohio

    $23.5B

  2. Indiana

    $20.7B

  3. Tennessee

    $17.9B

In 2015, the top outbound Kentucky domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $23.5B, followed by Indiana with $20.7B and Tennessee and $17.9B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Kentucky shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

100% of the population of McDowell, KY has health coverage, with 21.4% on employee plans, 37.9% on Medicaid, 32.7% on Medicare, 4.84% on non-group plans, and 3.17% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the place of McDowell, KY was $8,004 in 2014. This is a 6.11% increase from the previous year ($7,543).

Primary care physicians in McDowell, KY see 1507 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.803% increase from the previous year (1495 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1561 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 525 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Harlan County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (18%). Additionally, Leslie County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (43.3%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,507 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Kentucky see an average of 1,507 patients per year. This represents a 0.803% increase from the previous year (1,495 patients).

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

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Health Care Spending

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$8,004

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,551

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,016

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,368

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Kentucky (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 6.11%, from $7,543 to $8,004.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

0%

Uninsured

21.4%

Employer Coverage

37.9%

Medicaid

32.7%

Medicare

4.84%

Non-Group

3.17%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in McDowell, KY declined by 100% from 10.1% to 0%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in McDowell, KY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Harlan County

    18% prevalence

  2. Letcher County

    17.9% prevalence

  3. Lawrence County

    17.8% prevalence

Harlan County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Kentucky, at 18%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Kentucky by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

McDowell, KY is home to a population of 599 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2017, 0% of McDowell, KY residents were born outside of the country (0 people).

The ethnic composition of the population of McDowell, KY is composed of 582 White Alone residents (97.2%), 11 Hispanic or Latino residents (1.84%), 6 Two or More Races residents (1%), 0 Some Other Race Alone residents (0%), 0 Black or African American Alone residents (0%), 0 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0%), 0 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0%), and 0 Asian Alone residents (0%).

Age

Age by Nativity

N/A

Median Native-Born Age

± N/A

N/A

Median Foreign-Born Age

± N/A

In 2017, the median age of all people in McDowell, KY was 55.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of N/A, were generally N/A than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of N/A. But people in McDowell, KY are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all McDowell, KY residents was 35.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    32,622 ± 4,418 people

  2. India

    10,932 ± 2,564 people

  3. Cuba

    8,780 ± 2,298 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kentucky was Mexico, the natal country of 32,622 Kentucky residents, followed by India with 10,932 and Cuba with 8,780.

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Citizenship

100%

2017 Citizenship

100%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 100% of McDowell, KY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in McDowell, KY was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    582 ± 240

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    11 ± 35.9

  3. Two or More Races

    6 ± 14.9

In 2017, there were 52.9 times more White Alone residents (582 people) in McDowell, KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11 Hispanic or Latino and 6 Two or More Races residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    9 ± 21

  2. Korea

    9 ± 19

  3. Gulf War (2001-)

    0 ± 19

McDowell, KY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1 times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in McDowell, KY was $75,300 in 2017, which is 0.328 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $55,000 to $75,300, a 36.9% increase. The homeownership rate in McDowell, KY is 72.1%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in McDowell, KY have an average commute time of 25.1 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in McDowell, KY is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$75,300

2017 Median

± $6,670

$55,000

2016 Median

± $53,557

In 2017, the median property value in McDowell, KY grew to to $75,300 from the previous year's value of $55,000.

The following charts display, first, the property values in McDowell, KY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In McDowell, KY the largest share of households have a property value in the $70k - $80k range.

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Household Income

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$31,786

Median Household Income

± $26,724

294

Number of Households

± 118

In 2017, the median household income of the 294 households in McDowell, KY declined from $31,786 from the previous year's value of $39,205.

The following chart displays the households in McDowell, KY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

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Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in McDowell, KY distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In McDowell, KY the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

72.1%

2017 Homeownership

63.6%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 72.1% of the housing units in McDowell, KY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 63.6%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in McDowell, KY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

25.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in McDowell, KY have a similar commute time (25.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in McDowell, KY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    100%

  2. Public Transit

    0%

  3. Taxi

    0%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in McDowell, KY was Drove Alone (100%), followed by those who Public Transit (0%) and those who Taxi (0%).

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Transportation

Car Ownership

3 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in McDowell, KY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in McDowell, KY have 3 cars, followed by 2 cars.

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