Related Categories choose a related category North Carolina : Counties (924) North Carolina : Localities : L : Linville (10) North Carolina : Localities : L : Little Switzerland (13) North Carolina : Localities : M : Marion (41) North Carolina : Regions : Mountains (126) North Carolina : Localities : N : Nebo (6) North Carolina : Localities : O : Old Fort (21)

McDowell County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population is 42,151. Its county seat is Marion.