Avery County is a county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. In 2020, 17,806 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is Newland. It is known for growing Fraser Fir Christmas trees. Avery County is part of the High Council of Governments.
Avery County | |
|---|---|
 Avery County Courthouse | |
 Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina | |
 North Carolina's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 36°04′20″N 81°55′13″W / 36.07209°N 81.920285°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  North Carolina |
| Founded | 1911 |
| Named for | Waightstill Avery |
| Seat | Newland |
| Largest community | Banner Elk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 247.51 sq mi (641.0 km2) |
| • Land | 247.34 sq mi (640.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.17 sq mi (0.4 km2) 0.06% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 17,806 |
| • Density | 72.04/sq mi (27.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 5th |
| Website | www |
History
changeThe county was made in 1911 from parts of Caldwell County, Mitchell County, and Watauga County. Avery County was the last county made in North Carolina.
Bordering counties
changeThese counties border, or connect to, Avery County:
- Johnson County, Tennessee – north
- Carter County, Tennessee – west
- Caldwell County, North Carolina – southeast
- Burke County, North Carolina – south
- McDowell County, North Carolina – south
- Mitchell County, North Carolina – west
- Watauga County, North Carolina – north
Cities and towns
changeThese cities and towns are in Avery County:
References
change- ↑ "QuickFacts: Avery County, North Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
Other websites
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