| Population | 55,239 (2010-2014), rank #8 |
| Population Growth | 0.62% since 2000, rank #548 |
| Population Density: | 172.33/sq mi, rank #346 |
| Median Household Income: | $38,552 at 2010-2014—6.82% increase since 2000, see rank |
| Median House Price: | $113,800 at 2010-2014—28.15% increase since 2000, see rank |
| Time Zone: | Eastern GMT -5:00 with Daylight Saving in the Summer |
| Land Area: | 318.05 sq mi, rank #5 |
| Water Area: | 2.49 sq mi (0.78%), rank #125 |
| State: | North Carolina |
| Area: | Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC |
| Counties: | Burke County, Caldwell County, Mcdowell County |
| School District: | ![](\"http://www.usa.com/img/s9.gif\") , rank #341 |
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