McDowell County Statistics:
Ranked as one of the 5 poorest counties in the US
Loss of 33% of Population since 1980
Double digit unemployment since mid 1980's
Over 50% of children living in poverty
Around 70% of houses are over 50 years old
Nearly 50% are classified in poor or substandard conditions.
Median income is $12,590
40% of the population is elderly
Largest minority population in West Virginia with 13.7%
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