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McMechen city, WV

ZIP 26040 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 26040

26040 has a population of 1,855 with a median age of 33.7 yrs (55.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
86.8%+41% vs US avg
x
Black
0.1%-100% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.2%-97% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
0.3%-99% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
12.7%
x
Age Groups
0–17
28.9%+32% vs US avg
x
18–64
56.1%-9% vs US avg
x
65+
15.0%-8% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
9.7%-12% vs US avg
x
High school
46.0%+76% vs US avg
x
Some college
30.6%+6% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
13.7%-59% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
41.8%-13% vs US avg
x
Never married
37.1%+10% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.8%+24% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.4%
x
Diversity Index
23/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
25.6%+122% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
25.0%+80% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.2%+3% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.3%+36% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
20.3%+150% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
35.0%+504% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishGermanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 26040

Poverty Rate
25.6%+122% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.2%+3% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
25.0%+80% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
20.3%+150% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.3%+36% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
6.7%-16% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
32.0%+173% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
35.0%+504% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,855
Median age33.7
Poverty rate25.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White86.8%
Hispanic0.3%
Black0.1%
Asian0.2%
Foreign-born25.0%