| Population | 26,362 (2010-2014), rank #129 |
| Population Growth | 5.54% since 2000, rank #477 |
| Population Density: | 355.54/sq mi, rank #223 |
| Median Household Income: | $37,356 at 2010-2014—-3.27% increase since 2000, see rank |
| Median House Price: | $119,700 at 2010-2014—28.43% increase since 2000, see rank |
| Time Zone: | Eastern GMT -5:00 with Daylight Saving in the Summer |
| Land Area: | 73.66 sq mi, rank #227 |
| Water Area: | 0.49 sq mi (0.66%), rank #328 |
| State: | North Carolina |
| Area: | Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC |
| County: | Catawba County |
| School District: | ![](\"http://www.usa.com/img/s8.gif\") , rank #496 |
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