Where is McDowell County, North Carolina?
McDowell County is a county equivalent area found in North Carolina, USA. The county government of McDowell is found in the county seat of Marion.
With a total 1,155.13 sq. km of land and water area, McDowell County, North Carolina is the 2356th largest county equivalent area in the United States. Home to 44,965 people, McDowell County has a total 20730 households earning 35297 on average per year.
McDowell County, North Carolina - Quick Facts
| FIPS Code | 37111 |
| Area Codes | 828 |
| Time Zone | EST |
| Major Cities | Marion (population: 30,601), Nebo (population: 7,813), Old Fort (population: 6,857), Little Switzerland (population: 49) |
| Land Area | 17,361 sq miles |
| Water Area | 441 sq miles |
| Household Income | $35,297 |
| Housing Units | 20,730 |
| Median Home Value | $101,200 |
| High School Grads | 81% of population |
| Holders of Bachelors Degrees | 14% of population |
| Retail Spending | $11,066 per capita |
| Food & Accomodation Sales | $41,953 per capita |
This page was last updated on June 30, 2016.