| Population | 19,302 (2010-2014), rank #191 |
| Population Growth | 7.57% since 2000, rank #445 |
| Population Density: | 110.19/sq mi, rank #437 |
| Median Household Income: | $40,123 at 2010-2014—11.72% increase since 2000, see rank |
| Median House Price: | $116,900 at 2010-2014—32.84% increase since 2000, see rank |
| Time Zone: | Eastern GMT -5:00 with Daylight Saving in the Summer |
| Land Area: | 175.00 sq mi, rank #40 |
| Water Area: | 0.17 sq mi (0.10%), rank #491 |
| State: | North Carolina |
| Area: | Forest City, NC |
| Counties: | Rutherford County, Polk County |
| School District: | ![](\"http://www.usa.com/img/s5.gif\") , rank #845 |
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