Classification: Town
Located in: North Carolina (NC)
Total Population (2000): 17126
Total Housing Units (2000): 7950
Land Area (square meters): 31332132
Water Area (square meters): 179638
Land Area (square miles): 12.097404
Water Area (square miles): 0.069359
Latitude (decimal degrees): 36.11624
Longitude (decimal degrees): -80.081963
FIPS Code: 37
Place FIPS Code: 35600