McDowell
Census-designated place in Floyd County, Kentucky

McDowell is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Floyd County, Kentucky, with 661 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 823 ft (251 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wayland, 4.1 miles W.
- 661residents (2020 Census)
- 823 ftelevation · 251 m
- 2.5 sq miland area · 6.4 km²
- 267 / sq mipopulation density
- 41651main ZIP code (2 in total)
About McDowell
McDowell is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Floyd County, Kentucky, United States. As of the 2020 census, McDowell had a population of 661.
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Living in McDowell
- Median household income
- $14,474
- Median home value
- $73,100
- Median rent
- $255/mo
- Median age
- 29
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McDowell had 661 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 661 |
|---|---|
| Density | 267 per sq mi (103 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
McDowell at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Floyd County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 661 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.48 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 823 ft (251 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.4600° N, 82.7283° W |
| ZIP codes | 41651, 41619 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2148954 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near McDowell
- Wayland4.1 mi W
- Maytown6.5 mi NW
- Martin7.6 mi N
- Wheelwright8.4 mi S
- Betsy Layne8.5 mi NE
- Allen10.5 mi N
- Coal Run Village10.8 mi NE
- Pikeville11.0 mi E
- Dwale11.5 mi N
- Pippa Passes11.8 mi SW
- Virgie11.9 mi SE
- Prestonsburg15.3 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about McDowell
What county is McDowell in?
McDowell is in Floyd County, Kentucky.
What is the population of McDowell, KY?
661 people lived in McDowell at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of McDowell, KY?
The main ZIP code is 41651. Other ZIP codes: 41619.
What is the elevation of McDowell?
823 feet (251 m) above sea level.
What towns are near McDowell?
Wayland (4.1 mi), Maytown (6.5 mi), Martin (7.6 mi), Wheelwright (8.4 mi), Betsy Layne (8.5 mi).
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