Classification: County
Located in: North Carolina (NC)
Total Population (2000): 74769
Total Housing Units (2000): 35151
Land Area (square meters): 1807126526
Water Area (square meters): 20558142
Land Area (square miles): 697.735482
Water Area (square miles): 7.937543
Latitude (decimal degrees): 35.237812
Longitude (decimal degrees): -79.450148
FIPS Code: 37
Place FIPS Code: 125