Classification: City
Located in: North Carolina (NC)
Total Population (2000): 55977
Total Housing Units (2000): 22485
Land Area (square meters): 133587519
Water Area (square meters): 30419
Land Area (square miles): 51.578432
Water Area (square miles): 0.011745
Latitude (decimal degrees): 35.40434
Longitude (decimal degrees): -80.600474
FIPS Code: 37
Place FIPS Code: 14100