Granite Falls, NC

Granite Falls, North Carolina

Granite Falls, North Carolina, in Caldwell county, is 39 miles N of Gastonia, North Carolina (center to center) and 51 miles NW of Charlotte, North Carolina. The people of the town are in the Hickory - Morganton - Lenoir metropolitan area. Granite Falls has a population of 4,612.

The People and Families of Granite Falls

In Granite Falls, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Granite Falls had a median family income of $47,064.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Granite Falls residents, with $1,400. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Granite Falls Housing

In Granite Falls, 65% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the town may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young.

Commuting

In Granite Falls, 99% of commuters drive to work. In Granite Falls, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual.

Comparative Profile of Granite Falls, NC

Comparing Granite Falls to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Granite Falls Almanac

Granite Falls Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Granite Falls Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Granite Falls residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Granite Falls, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Granite Falls High Schools (2004)

CALDWELL CO GATEWAY SCH
1889 DUDLEY SHOALS ROAD
828-396-8373
A Non-traditional School
Serves 86 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 6.1

Granite Falls Colleges

(List of All North Carolina Colleges)

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