McDowell, NC County is a rural county located in the foothills of North Carolina. With a population of 44,527 and a density of 104 people per square mile, it is the perfect place to settle down and enjoy life. The area has plenty of local businesses to choose from such as River's Edge Outfitters, South McDowell Veterinary Hospital, and Gear Up Bike Shop. Year-round outdoor activities can be enjoyed at nearby Lake James State Park or Grandfather Mountain State Park where visitors can explore trails reflecting the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Other organizations include Friends of Freedom House which provides housing for homeless veterans throughout the region and Pack Square Park Conservancy which works to preserve historic green spaces in Asheville. Local sporting events include high school football games at McDowell High School and local golf tournaments at Woodlawn Country Club.
The population in McDowell County is 44,527. There are 101 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in McDowell County is 44.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in McDowell County is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in McDowell County
- 58.0% are married
- 13.5% are divorced
- 25.5% are married with children
- 14.8% have children, but are single
Race in McDowell County
- 87.7% are White
- 3.8% are Black
- 0.7% are Asian
- 0.4% are Native American
- 0.4% claim Other
- 6.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander