Classification: Town
Located in: North Carolina (NC)
Total Population (2000): 48715
Total Housing Units (2000): 18976
Land Area (square meters): 51165040
Water Area (square meters): 178042
Land Area (square miles): 19.754933
Water Area (square miles): 0.068742
Latitude (decimal degrees): 35.925921
Longitude (decimal degrees): -79.039466
FIPS Code: 37
Place FIPS Code: 11800