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
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 km^2)
• Land	439.95 sq mi (1,139.5 km^2)
• Water	5.40 sq mi (14.0 km^2)  1.21%
Population  (2020)
• Total	44,578
• Density	101.33/sq mi (39.12/km^2)
Time zone	UTC−5 (Eastern)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district	11th
Website	www.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.