| Population | 18,061 (2010-2014), rank #50 |
| Population Growth | 7.55% since 2000, rank #378 |
| Population Density: | 919.58/sq mi, rank #253 |
| Median Household Income: | $30,036 at 2010-2014—2.27% increase since 2000, rank #566 |
| Median House Price: | $104,500 at 2010-2014—30.95% increase since 2000, rank #448 |
| Time Zone: | Eastern GMT -5:00 with Daylight Saving in the Summer |
| Land Area: | 19.64 sq mi, rank #41 |
| Water Area: | 0.00 sq mi (0.00%), rank #461 |
| State: | North Carolina |
| Area: | Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC |
| Counties: | Caldwell County, Burke County, Wilkes County |
| School District: | ![](\"http://www.usa.com/img/s8.gif\") , rank #230 |
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