McDowell County, North Carolina
McDowell County is a county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. In 2010, 44,996 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is Marion.[2]
| McDowell County, North Carolina | |
| Map | |
 Location in the state of North Carolina | |
 North Carolina's location in the U.S. | |
| Statistics | |
| Founded | 1842 |
|---|---|
| Seat | Marion |
| Largest City | Marion |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
446 sq mi (1,155 km²) 441 sq mi (1,142 km²) 5.4 sq mi (14 km²), 1.2% |
| PopulationEst. - (2018) - Density |
45,507 102/sq mi (39/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5/-4 |
| Website: www.mcdowellgov.com | |
| Named for: Joseph McDowell | |
McDowell County, North Carolina Media
Map of McDowell County with municipal and township labels
References
- ↑ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 6, 2011. Retrieved October 27, 2013.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
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