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McDowell County

North Carolina · 3 cities and towns · Population 44,629

44,629 Population
3 Cities & Towns
$53,532 Median Income
$153,300 Median Home Value
14.94% Poverty Rate
5.52% Unemployment

McDowell County Overview

Population 44,629
State North Carolina
FIPS Code 37111
Cities & Towns 3
Median Household Income $53,532 ▲ 42% vs US avg
Median Home Value $153,300 ▼ 46% vs US avg
Poverty Rate 14.94% ▲ 20% vs US avg
Unemployment Rate 5.52% ▲ 4% vs US avg

Largest Cities in McDowell County

1 Marion 7,594 2 West Marion 1,018 3 Old Fort 643

All Cities in McDowell County (3)

Sort by: Population · Name · Income · Home Value · Rent · Crime Rate
# City Population Income Home Value Rent Crime Rate
1 Marion 7,594 $44,472 $131,100 $687 417.5
2 West Marion 1,018 $38,523 $123,300 $822 —
3 Old Fort 643 $50,357 $121,400 $771 —

Nearby Counties

County State Population Income Home Value Distance
Yancey County NC 18,538 $53,103 $206,100 19 mi
Rutherford County NC 64,680 $50,512 $158,200 23 mi
Burke County NC 87,799 $53,732 $155,500 25 mi
Buncombe County NC 269,449 $66,531 $328,900 25 mi
Mitchell County NC 14,989 $55,534 $191,400 26 mi
Henderson County NC 116,469 $65,508 $291,500 32 mi
Polk County NC 19,538 $60,465 $255,000 33 mi
Avery County NC 17,679 $53,513 $215,900 34 mi