How important is tourism?
Respondent Demographics
3.3 COMMUNITY SURVEY An online survey was used to hear citizen ideas and to identify opportunities and constraints for future infrastructure development. The survey also informed respondents about the responsibility of the McDowell County Tourism Development Authority (MCTDA) to manage occupancy tax revenues for
Tourism Categories in Order of Importance
marketing and tourism-related capital infrastructure projects. The survey received a total of 210 responses between April 20 and June 3, 2021. The survey was distributed online by the MCTDA, Town, City, and County officials, and local stakeholder groups via web, email and social media. This section presents key survey findings.
GENDER
60+
FEMALE PREFER NOT TO ANSWER
48 — Public engagement & Emerging Themes
31-40
MALE
Complete survey results can be found in Appendix D on page 160.
2% OTHER
23-30
6% ADJOINING COUNTIES
41-50
AGE 51-60
92% MCDOWELL CO.
DESTINATION MCDOWELL TOURISM MASTER PLAN
