| Population | 9,646 (2010-2014), rank #310 |
| Population Growth | -5.85% since 2000, rank #625 |
| Population Density: | 60.35/sq mi, rank #580 |
| Median Household Income: | $36,841 at 2010-2014—17.75% increase since 2000, see rank |
| Median House Price: | $128,300 at 2010-2014—54.39% increase since 2000, see rank |
| Time Zone: | Eastern GMT -5:00 with Daylight Saving in the Summer |
| Land Area: | 159.77 sq mi, rank #51 |
| Water Area: | 0.06 sq mi (0.04%), rank #608 |
| State: | North Carolina |
| Counties: | Avery County, Burke County |
| School District: | ![](\"http://www.usa.com/img/s6.gif\") , rank #793 |
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