Classification: County
Located in: North Carolina (NC)
Total Population (2000): 54749
Total Housing Units (2000): 24060
Land Area (square meters): 2426310950
Water Area (square meters): 43500988
Land Area (square miles): 936.803935
Water Area (square miles): 16.795826
Latitude (decimal degrees): 34.268605
Longitude (decimal degrees): -78.676837
FIPS Code: 37
Place FIPS Code: 47