Welch, WVPublished Date: November 23, 2024Welch is located in McDowell County, West Virginia and has a population of 3,475. The poverty rate in Welch is 28.9% and is higher than the US poverty rate of 11.5%. The U.S. poverty level for a family of four in 2023 is $31,200. The unemployment rate in Welch is 8.7% while the McDowell County unemployment rate is 15.1%.
| | Population | |
|---|
| Male | | 74.4% |
| Female | | 25.6% |
| | Median Age (city/county) | |
|---|
| Welch | | 41.2 |
| McDowell | | 45.3 |
| | Median Household Income (city/county) | |
|---|
| Welch | | $32,109 |
| McDowell | | $28,235 |
| | Median Home Value (city/county) | |
|---|
| Welch | | $62,791 |
| McDowell | | $44,118 |
| | Median Rent (city/county) | |
|---|
| Welch | | $807 |
| McDowell | | $601 |
| | Poverty Rate (city/county) | |
|---|
| Welch | | 28.9% |
| McDowell | | 33.3% |
Races and Ethnicity
▩ White 73.3%
▩ Black or African American 25.6%
▩ Asian 0.3%
▩ Native 0.3%
▩ Pacific 0%
▩ Other 0%
▩ Hispanic 7.4%
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