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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 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. Complete survey results can be found in Appendix D on page 160.
FEMALE
How important is tourism?
Tourism Categories in Order of Importance Respondent Demographics
GENDER MALE
60+ 23-30
AGE
31-40
41-50 2% OTHER 6% ADJOINING COUNTIES
PREFER NOT TO ANSWER 51-60
92% MCDOWELL CO.
Barriers to Access
Development Priorities Top Four Downtown Priorities
Top Three Natural Assets
