| Population | 30,412 (2010-2014), rank #105 |
| Population Growth | 4.08% since 2000, rank #495 |
| Population Density: | 123.03/sq mi, rank #410 |
| Median Household Income: | $35,191 at 2010-2014—9.42% increase since 2000, see rank |
| Median House Price: | $103,100 at 2010-2014—42.40% increase since 2000, see rank |
| Time Zone: | Eastern GMT -5:00 with Daylight Saving in the Summer |
| Land Area: | 244.94 sq mi, rank #13 |
| Water Area: | 2.25 sq mi (0.91%), rank #137 |
| State: | North Carolina |
| Counties: | Mcdowell County, Rutherford County |
| School District: | ![](\"http://www.usa.com/img/s7.gif\") , rank #602 |
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