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
Map of North Carolina highlighting McDowell County
Location in the state of North Carolina
Map of the USA highlighting North Carolina
North Carolina's location in the U.S.
Statistics
Founded 1842
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


Time zone Eastern: UTC-5/-4
Website: www.mcdowellgov.com
Named for: Joseph McDowell

McDowell County, North Carolina Media

References

  1. "QuickFacts: McDowell County, North Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  2. National Association of Counties. "NACo County Explorer". Retrieved January 18, 2024.