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Granite Falls, NC
Town in Caldwell County, North Carolina.
Population
4,929
Land area
4.9sq mi
People per sq mi
998
ZIP codes
0
Granite Falls and its ZIP codes
Granite Falls at a glance
- Granite Falls is about 4.5 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $56,917 a year, 21% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $202,400 (30% below North Carolina) and median rent is $905 a month.
Local data for Granite Falls, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Granite Falls, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,917
Poverty rate
17.2%
Median home value
$202,400
Median rent
$905/mo
Homeownership
66.3%
Bachelor's or higher
25.6%
Median age
40.7
Average commute
24.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (996), Irish Americans (618), Polish Americans (250).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Caldwell County. PPP loans are for Granite Falls.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,038
25,294 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,611
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$562M
FY 2026, $6,971 per person
How people get to work
Granite Falls, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.1%
- Carpooled4.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.9%
Average one-way commute: 24.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Granite Falls, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
583
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
137
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 30°F
47.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Granite Falls, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.3%
U.S. 33.3% -2.0 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.0%
U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts
Cities near Granite Falls
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RhodhissTown | 2.3 mi | 1.2 |
| SawmillsTown | 3 mi | 6.6 |
| NorthlakesCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 1.5 |
| HudsonTown | 5 mi | 3.7 |
| Connelly SpringsTown | 5.1 mi | 5 |
| IcardCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 3.8 |
| HildebranTown | 5.6 mi | 2.8 |
| Long ViewTown | 5.8 mi | 4 |
| Rutherford CollegeTown | 6.5 mi | 2.3 |
| HickoryCity | 7 mi | 32.3 |
| Cajah's MountainTown | 7.2 mi | 3.4 |
| BethlehemCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 7.6 |
| BrookfordTown | 8.1 mi | 0.6 |
| ValdeseTown | 8.7 mi | 7.9 |
| Mountain ViewCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 4.7 |
| St. StephensCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 9.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Granite Falls, NC in?
- Granite Falls is in Caldwell County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Granite Falls, NC?
- About 4,929 people live in Granite Falls, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Granite Falls?
- Nearby places include Rhodhiss (2.3 mi), Sawmills (3 mi), Northlakes (4 mi), Hudson (5 mi), Connelly Springs (5.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023