| Population | 12,567 (2010-2014), rank #259 |
| Population Growth | 1.97% since 2000, rank #529 |
| Population Density: | 148.84/sq mi, rank #376 |
| Median Household Income: | $35,124 at 2010-2014—-5.97% increase since 2000, see rank |
| Median House Price: | $96,500 at 2010-2014—17.97% increase since 2000, see rank |
| Time Zone: | Eastern GMT -5:00 with Daylight Saving in the Summer |
| Land Area: | 83.64 sq mi, rank #195 |
| Water Area: | 0.79 sq mi (0.94%), rank #248 |
| State: | North Carolina |
| Area: | Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC |
| Counties: | Burke County, Catawba County |
| School District: | ![](\"http://www.usa.com/img/s9.gif\") , rank #342 |
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