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About McDowell County

McDowell is a county in the NC State. It has a population of 44,629 and a population density of 103, which is 9% above the national average.


McDowell County has a median home value of $246,737. The average rent of $1,230 is 41% below the national average rent. The average household income in McDowell County is $53,532 , which is 31% below the national average of household income.

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$246,737Median Home Value
$231,000 National
$1,230Median Rent
$1,500 National

Towns of McDowell County

Old Fort, NC
Crooked Creek Township, NC
West Marion, NC
Glenwood Township, NC
Old Fort Township, NC
Higgins Township, NC
Marion Township, NC
Brackett Township, NC
Marion, NC
Dysartsville Township, NC
North Cove Township, NC
Nebo Township, NC
Montford Cove Township, NC
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Nearby Counties

Burke County, NC
Rutherford County, NC
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Alexander County, NC
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Sullivan County, TN
Ashe County, NC
Pickens County, SC
Union County, SC
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Cocke County, TN
Laurens County, SC
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Demographics

McDowell County's population is made up of 57% married, 25% single, 10% divorced and 8% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 42%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 23%. Homeowners make up 73% of the population in McDowell County.

44,629Population
327,000,000 National
103Population Density
  • 50% Male
  • 50% Female
44 Median Age
38 National
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Employment

The Per Capita income in McDowell County is $29,047. The Median Household Income is $53,532

$29,047Income Per Capita
$63,690 National
$53,532Median Household Income
$68,703 National
15% Poverty Rate
$10 National
6% Unemployment Rate
$4 National
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Amenities in McDowell County
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See Detailed Amenities Data for McDowell County
$246,737Median Home Value
$231,000 National
$1,230Median Rent
$1,500 National
2Average Household Size

Occupancy Type

Renters
27%
Home Owners
73%
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Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
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Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers:July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters:January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains:Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow:Palo Alto doesn’t get snow
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