Classification: County
Located in: North Carolina (NC)
Total Population (2000): 55606
Total Housing Units (2000): 24002
Land Area (square meters): 1308011201
Water Area (square meters): 4024816
Land Area (square miles): 505.02597
Water Area (square miles): 1.55399
Latitude (decimal degrees): 35.916244
Longitude (decimal degrees): -77.640306
FIPS Code: 37
Place FIPS Code: 65