McDowell County, North Carolina

McDowell County
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 / 35.682271; -82.048044
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

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]

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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