McDowell County, North Carolina
McDowell County is a county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. In 2020, 44,578 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 |
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| Seat | Marion |
| Largest community | Marion |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
445.35 sq mi (1,153 km²) 439.95 sq mi (1,139 km²) 5.40 sq mi (14 km²), 1.21 |
| Population - Density |
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| Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5/-4 |
| Website: www.mcdowellgov.com | |
| Named for: Joseph McDowell | |
McDowell County, North Carolina Media
References
- ↑ "QuickFacts: McDowell County, North Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
- ↑ National Association of Counties. "NACo County Explorer". Retrieved January 18, 2024.