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McConnell, WV
Census-designated place in Logan County, West Virginia.
Population
818
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,606
ZIP codes
0
McConnell and its ZIP codes
McConnell at a glance
- McConnell is about 35 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
Local data for McConnell, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
McConnell, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
48.5%
Homeownership
67.8%
Bachelor's or higher
16.1%
Median age
23.6
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Scottish Americans (37), German Americans (24).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Logan County. PPP loans are for McConnell.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,670
11,617 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,013
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$252M
FY 2026, $7,750 per person
How people get to work
McConnell, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone100.0%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Environment and hazard risk
McConnell, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
457
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
322
2.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 27°F
49.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in McConnell, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.9%
U.S. 33.3% +11.6 pts
Diabetes
19.0%
U.S. 12.1% +6.9 pts
Smoking
23.9%
U.S. 12.8% +11.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
Cities near McConnell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StollingsCensus-designated place | 0.9 mi | 0.4 |
| MonavilleCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 0.5 |
| LoganCity | 2.1 mi | 1.1 |
| RossmoreCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 0.6 |
| SwitzerCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 2.3 |
| West LoganTown | 3.2 mi | 0.3 |
| NeibertCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0.6 |
| Mount Gay-ShamrockCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 7.5 |
| Peach CreekCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 0.2 |
| Crooked CreekCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 0.6 |
| ChaunceyCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 1.4 |
| Justice AdditionCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.1 |
| OmarCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 1.1 |
| HenlawsonCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 0.8 |
| EarlingCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.2 |
| VerdunvilleCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is McConnell, WV in?
- McConnell is in Logan County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of McConnell, WV?
- About 818 people live in McConnell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near McConnell?
- Nearby places include Stollings (0.9 mi), Monaville (1.8 mi), Logan (2.1 mi), Rossmore (2.2 mi), Switzer (3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023