COUNTY · WV
McDowell County, West Virginia
McDowell County is a county in West Virginia with FIPS code 54047 and an estimated population of 17,439 (Census 2023), 33rd largest of 55 in the state.
County facts
- Name
- McDowell County
- State
- West Virginia
- Type
- county
- FIPS code
- 54047
- State FIPS
- 54
- Population (2023)
- 17,439
- Change since 2020
- -7.9%
- State rank
- 33 of 55
Population is the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2023 estimate.
Other counties in West Virginia
Questions
What is the FIPS code for McDowell County?
McDowell County, West Virginia has the five-digit FIPS code 54047: 54 for the state and 047 for the county.
What state is McDowell County in?
McDowell County is in West Virginia.
How do I know if an address is in this county?
Use the address lookup. ZIP codes and city names can cross county lines, so an address is the reliable check.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.