| Population | 26,382 (2010-2014), rank #128 |
| Population Growth | 9.17% since 2000, rank #412 |
| Population Density: | 155.32/sq mi, rank #366 |
| Median Household Income: | $41,742 at 2010-2014—6.98% increase since 2000, see rank |
| Median House Price: | $124,200 at 2010-2014—30.33% increase since 2000, see rank |
| Time Zone: | Eastern GMT -5:00 with Daylight Saving in the Summer |
| Land Area: | 167.29 sq mi, rank #45 |
| Water Area: | 2.57 sq mi (1.51%), rank #121 |
| State: | North Carolina |
| Area: | Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC |
| County: | Alexander County |
| School District: | ![](\"http://www.usa.com/img/s7.gif\") , rank #665 |
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