McDowell County, North Carolina
county in North Carolina, United States
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 | |
|---|---|
 McDowell County Courthouse in Marion | |
| Motto(s): "Nestled next to the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, McDowell County is a beautiful place to call home." | |
 Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina | |
 North Carolina's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 35°40′56″N 82°02′53″W / 35.682271°N 82.048044°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  North Carolina |
| Founded | 1842 |
| Named for | Joseph McDowell |
| Seat | Marion |
| Largest community | Marion |
| Area | |
| • Total | 445.35 sq mi (1,153.5 km2) |
| • Land | 439.95 sq mi (1,139.5 km2) |
| • Water | 5.40 sq mi (14.0 km2) 1.21% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 44,578 |
| • Density | 101.33/sq mi (39.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 11th |
| Website | www |
References
change- ↑ "QuickFacts: McDowell County, North Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
- ↑ National Association of Counties. "NACo County Explorer". Retrieved January 18, 2024.
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