McDowell County, NC Demographics
McDowell County, NC is the 56th most populous of 100 counties in North Carolina, with 44,574 residents across 440 square miles. That is about 101 people per square mile.
At the 2020 census
| Population | 44,574 |
|---|---|
| Land area | 440 sq mi |
| Density | 101 / sq mi |
Data: 2020 Census · American Community Survey 2024
How McDowell County compares to the US
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Central Location: McDowell County, NC
Measured from the county's main population center using 2020 census blocks.
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Census tracts in McDowell County, NC
| Name | Population | Sq mi | Per sq mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 9709.02 | 5,026 | 59.2 | 85 |
| Census Tract 9702 | 4,993 | 24.1 | 207 |
| Census Tract 9709.03 | 4,704 | 55.2 | 85 |
| Census Tract 9708 | 4,381 | 49.5 | 89 |
| Census Tract 9707 | 4,089 | 78.0 | 52 |
| Census Tract 9705 | 3,877 | 8.2 | 473 |
| Census Tract 9706 | 3,464 | 14.4 | 240 |
| Census Tract 9701.02 | 3,264 | 64.1 | 51 |
| Census Tract 9703 | 3,090 | 5.2 | 589 |
| Census Tract 9709.04 | 3,063 | 21.5 | 143 |
| Census Tract 9704 | 2,569 | 1.6 | 1,653 |
| Census Tract 9701.01 | 2,058 | 58.9 | 35 |
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About this page
This page shows demographics for a US county from the 2020 census and the American Community Survey: population, land area, density, urban share, and how the county compares to national averages for income, housing, age, and more.
Counties subdivide into census tracts, listed below with their populations. The drive-time and radius tables measure the population around the county's main population center.