Classification: City
Located in: North Carolina (NC)
Total Population (2000): 19477
Total Housing Units (2000): 8853
Land Area (square meters): 46977152
Water Area (square meters): 63340
Land Area (square miles): 18.137981
Water Area (square miles): 0.024456
Latitude (decimal degrees): 35.288272
Longitude (decimal degrees): -81.537787
FIPS Code: 37
Place FIPS Code: 61200