| Population | 6,702 (2010-2014), rank #383 |
| Population Growth | 22.61% since 2000, rank #240 |
| Population Density: | 101.88/sq mi, rank #457 |
| Median Household Income: | $48,548 at 2010-2014—40.35% increase since 2000, see rank |
| Median House Price: | $224,300 at 2010-2014—74.96% increase since 2000, see rank |
| Time Zone: | Eastern GMT -5:00 with Daylight Saving in the Summer |
| Land Area: | 65.71 sq mi, rank #268 |
| Water Area: | 0.07 sq mi (0.11%), rank #595 |
| State: | North Carolina |
| Counties: | Avery County, Watauga County |
| School District: | ![](\"http://www.usa.com/img/s8.gif\") , rank #477 |
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