Classification: CDP (census designated place)
Located in: North Carolina (NC)
Total Population (2000): 29183
Total Housing Units (2000): 4420
Land Area (square meters): 49079039
Water Area (square meters): 150115
Land Area (square miles): 18.949524
Water Area (square miles): 0.05796
Latitude (decimal degrees): 35.139064
Longitude (decimal degrees): -78.999143
FIPS Code: 37
Place FIPS Code: 24260