McDowell County, North Carolina Cities (2024)

Note: As defined by the US Census Bureau, a city's official boundaries often extend miles beyond the city itself and may even cross county lines. As such, several thousand US cities officially exist in two or more counties (and therefore appear on multiple counties' lists of cities.)

City
Rank
2024 Pop.
2020 Pop.
Change
Density (/mi²)
Area (mi²)
Type
Marion17,4337,673-0.8%1,2446.0City
Nebo21,6601,3187.65%3135.3CDP
West Marion38441,100-4.09%5691.5CDP
Old Fort48208110.24%6721.2Town
Glenwood53273027.92%2031.6CDP

Note: City markers shown outside the county boundary mean that a part of the city extends into this county, but is primarily located in an adjacent county.

What is the largest city in McDowell County, North Carolina?

Marion is the largest city in McDowell County.

What is the smallest city in McDowell County, North Carolina?

Glenwood is the smallest city in McDowell County.

How many cities are in McDowell County?

There are 5 cities in McDowell County, North Carolina.

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