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
County
McDowell County Courthouse in Marion
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."
Map of North Carolina highlighting McDowell County
Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina
Map of the United States highlighting North Carolina
North Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 35°40′56″N 82°02′53″W
Country United States
State North Carolina
Founded1842
Named forJoseph McDowell
SeatMarion
Largest communityMarion
Area
 • Total445.35 sq mi (1,153.5 km2)
 • Land439.95 sq mi (1,139.5 km2)
 • Water5.40 sq mi (14.0 km2)  1.21%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total44,578
 • Density101.33/sq mi (39.12/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district11th
Websitewww.mcdowellgov.com

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.
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