McDowell County, North Carolina
McDowell County | |
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| 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. | |
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| Country | File:Flag of the United States.svg United States |
| State | File:Flag of North Carolina.svg 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 |
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[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.
