McDowell County, North Carolina
McDowell County is a county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. In 2010, 44,996 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is Marion.[2]
McDowell County | |
|---|---|
 McDowell County Courthouse in Marion | |
 Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina | |
 North Carolina's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 35°41′N 82°03′W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  North Carolina |
| Founded | 1842 |
| Named for | Joseph McDowell |
| Seat | Marion |
| Largest city | Marion |
| Area | |
| • Total | 446 sq mi (1,160 km2) |
| • Land | 441 sq mi (1,140 km2) |
| • Water | 5.4 sq mi (14 km2) 1.2%% |
| Population | |
| • Estimate (2018) | 45,507 |
| • Density | 102/sq mi (39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 11th |
| Website | www |
References
- "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 6, 2011. Retrieved October 27, 2013.
- "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
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