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Granite Falls, NC


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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 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity84
Female Share of the Population76
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Well-Paid Single Women76
Well-Paid Single Men66
Senior Citizens55
Male Share of the Population46
Age of the Population43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size78
Portion of People Married57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income88
People in Middle Class or Better78
People Above Poverty78
College Educated Adults64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times65
Walking and Biking to Work21
Public Transportation Use11
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built97
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Affordability of Rents45
People Living Alone43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime48
Low Violent Crime36
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