| Population | 8,176 (2010-2014), rank #339 |
| Population Growth | 21.14% since 2000, rank #257 |
| Population Density: | 71.22/sq mi, rank #550 |
| Median Household Income: | $38,816 at 2010-2014—20.21% increase since 2000, see rank |
| Median House Price: | $94,900 at 2010-2014—29.29% increase since 2000, see rank |
| Time Zone: | Eastern GMT -5:00 with Daylight Saving in the Summer |
| Land Area: | 108.20 sq mi, rank #119 |
| Water Area: | 6.60 sq mi (5.75%), rank #63 |
| State: | North Carolina |
| Counties: | Mcdowell County, Burke County |
| School District: | ![](\"http://www.usa.com/img/s7.gif\") , rank #550 |
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