PUBLIC REGISTRY INFORMATION
174 registered sex offenders in McDowell County, North Carolina
See the October 2026 registry snapshot for McDowell County and search the map near a specific address.
Registry snapshot
October 2026- Registry records
- 174
- Registry source
- North Carolina Sex Offender Registry
This is a snapshot. Check the official registry for current information.
Registry statistics
Population and rate comparison- Registry records per 10,000 residents
- 38.8
- Population estimate
- 44,817
- About 1 registry record per
- 258 residents
About this snapshot
The October 2026 snapshot lists 174 registry records in McDowell County, North Carolina. With an estimated population of 44,817, that is 38.8 registry records per 10,000 residents. This is 80% above the North Carolina statewide rate (21.6 per 10,000).
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Cities near McDowell County
| Location | Registry records | Population estimate | Records per 10,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | 2,184 | 481,031 | 45.4 |
| Morganton | 127 | 17,646 | 72.0 |
| Marion | 116 | 7,579 | 153.1 |
| Nebo | 30 | 1,670 | 179.6 |
| Spruce Pine | 27 | 2,398 | 112.6 |
| Newland | 25 | 866 | 288.7 |
| Old Fort | 14 | 555 | 252.3 |
| Union Mills | 10 | — | — |
| Morgantown | 1 | — | — |
ZIP codes near McDowell County
| Location | Registry records | Population estimate | Records per 10,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP code 27604 | 1,532 | 44,514 | 344.2 |
| ZIP code 28655 | 128 | 55,100 | 23.2 |
| ZIP code 28752 | 117 | 30,292 | 38.6 |
| ZIP code 28761 | 31 | 8,150 | 38.0 |
| ZIP code 28777 | 28 | 10,178 | 27.5 |
| ZIP code 28657 | 23 | 8,188 | 28.1 |
| ZIP code 28762 | 14 | 6,599 | 21.2 |
| ZIP code 28167 | 10 | 2,253 | 44.4 |
Other counties in North Carolina
| Location | Registry records | Population estimate | Records per 10,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mecklenburg County | 1,482 | 1,154,681 | 12.8 |
| Onslow County | 427 | 207,906 | 20.5 |
| Pitt County | 381 | 177,193 | 21.5 |
| Rockingham County | 351 | 92,131 | 38.1 |
| New Hanover County | 321 | 235,229 | 13.6 |
| Nash County | 280 | 96,216 | 29.1 |
| Edgecombe County | 271 | 48,736 | 55.6 |
| Duplin County | 175 | 49,335 | 35.5 |
| Moore County | 167 | 104,876 | 15.9 |
| Scotland County | 166 | 33,590 | 49.4 |
| Pasquotank County | 135 | 40,834 | 33.1 |
| Orange County | 113 | 149,678 | 7.5 |
| Cherokee County | 106 | 29,562 | 35.9 |
| Montgomery County | 96 | 26,007 | 36.9 |
| Madison County | 82 | 21,867 | 37.5 |
| Northampton County | 68 | 16,931 | 40.2 |
| Pamlico County | 52 | 12,390 | 42.0 |
| Mitchell County | 45 | 14,992 | 30.0 |
| Tyrrell County | 23 | 3,423 | 67.2 |
| Alleghany County | 21 | 11,174 | 18.8 |
Each area shows its own total. City, county, and ZIP totals can overlap. Population figures, where shown: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year estimate.
Frequently asked questions
How many registered sex offenders are listed in McDowell County?
The October 2026 snapshot lists 174 registry records in McDowell County, North Carolina. Counts may differ from official registry totals. Check the official registry for current details.
How do city, county, and ZIP totals relate?
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