Classification: Town
Located in: North Carolina (NC)
Total Population (2000): 7549
Total Housing Units (2000): 3638
Land Area (square meters): 21283744
Water Area (square meters): 39755
Land Area (square miles): 8.2177
Water Area (square miles): 0.015349
Latitude (decimal degrees): 35.331128
Longitude (decimal degrees): -81.870107
FIPS Code: 37
Place FIPS Code: 24080