McMullin, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 324, McMullin's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

McMullin is a small community located in Virginia, within Smyth County. The total population is 324. It ranks as the 528th most populous out of 681 Census-designated places in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in McMullin is 33.7 years. This is 14% lower than the state median of 39.0 years. With 36.7% of the population under 18, McMullin has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 13.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in McMullin is $68,750. This is 26% lower than the state median of $93,170. It is also 15% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.5%. This is 6% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The survey records no unemployed residents in McMullin, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $144,400. Housing costs are 62% lower than the state median of $383,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, McMullin is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in McMullin was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

17.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 59% lower than the state rate of 42.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for McMullin, Virginia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 681 Census-designated places in Virginia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.