Classification: Town
Located in: North Carolina (NC)
Total Population (2000): 18823
Total Housing Units (2000): 7741
Land Area (square meters): 38039510
Water Area (square meters): 89778
Land Area (square miles): 14.687138
Water Area (square miles): 0.034663
Latitude (decimal degrees): 35.584337
Longitude (decimal degrees): -80.820139
FIPS Code: 37
Place FIPS Code: 44220