What is the population of Banner Elk?

The population of Banner Elk, NC is 1,082.

Where is Banner Elk located?

Banner Elk, NC is located at latitude 36.1631800 and longitude -81.8715000. It is in United States.

What is the elevation of Banner Elk?

Banner Elk, NC has an elevation of 1128 meters (3701 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is Banner Elk in?

Banner Elk, NC is in the America/New_York time zone.

What state is Banner Elk in?

Banner Elk is in the state of North Carolina, United States.

What county is Banner Elk, NC in?

Banner Elk is in Avery County, North Carolina.

How has the population of Banner Elk changed?

The population of Banner Elk, NC has increased from 1,028 (2010) to 1,082 (2020), a change of 5.3%.

Banner Elk, North Carolina

Banner Elk: township in Avery County, North Carolina

About

Banner Elk is a township located in the county of Avery in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,028. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,082 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about Banner Elk

Population	1,082 (2020)
Country	United States of America
State	North Carolina (United States)
County	Avery County
Latitude & Longitude	36.1632,-81.8715
Time Zone	America/New_York
Local time	21:23:32 (17th April 2026)
Postal code	28604
Population growth	4.99% (2010-2020)
Weather	73℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather

Geography

Banner Elk is located at 36°9'47"N 81°52'17"W (36.1631800, -81.8715000).

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Weather

73°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

9 mph WNW Friday

A slight chance of rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

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Demographics

The population of Banner Elk increased by 4.99% in 10 years.

Year	Population	% Change	Method
2010	1,028	-	census
2011	1,121	8.3%	estimation process
2012	1,085	-3.32%	estimation process
2013	1,128	3.81%	estimation process
2014	1,160	2.76%	estimation process
2015	1,164	0.34%	estimation process
2016	1,125	-3.47%	estimation process
2017	1,122	-0.27%	estimation process
2018	1,149	2.35%	estimation process
2019	1,149	0%	estimation process
2020	1,082	-6.19%	estimation process

Banner Elk zip code is 28604. County name: Watauga, County fips: 37189

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Best Things to Do in Banner Elk

1Grandfather Mountain State Park

Rating: 4.8 (4697)

9872 Highway 105 South, Banner Elk, NC 28604, United States View details

Phone: +18289639522 | Website available

2Mast Store Annex

Rating: 4.7 (1663)

2918 Broadstone Rd, Banner Elk, NC 28604, United States View details

Phone: +18289636511 | Website available

3Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster

Rating: 4.6 (677)

3265 Tynecastle Hwy, Banner Elk, NC 28604, United States View details

Phone: +18288987866 | Website available

4Valle Crucis Community Park

Rating: 4.9 (543)

2892 Broadstone Rd, Banner Elk, NC 28604, United States View details

Phone: +18289639239 | Website available

5No Apples! Apple Hill Farm - Alpaca Farm - Reservations Required for tours

Rating: 4.7 (450)

400 Apple Hill Rd, Banner Elk, NC 28604, United States View details

Phone: +18289631662 | Website available

*No Apples!* Apple Hill Farm - Alpaca Farm - Reservations Required for tours

Where to Stay in Banner Elk

1Best Western Mountain Lodge At Banner Elk

Rating: 4.3 (962)

1615 Tynecastle Hwy, Banner Elk, NC 28604, United States View details

Phone: +18288984571 | Website available

Best Western Mountain Lodge At Banner Elk

2Elk Creek Rentals

Rating: 4.8 (48)

508 Elk Creek Dr, Banner Elk, NC 28604, United States View details

Phone: +18285281677 | Website available

3Eagles Nest

Rating: 4.7 (6)

Banner Elk, NC 28604, United States View details

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Banner Elk, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code	Name	City	ZIP
198808	Lees-McRae College	Banner Elk (NC)	28604

Nearby Transit Stations (1)

Rail and bus stations connected to Banner Elk, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code	Name	Address	Type
GAS	Gastonia	350 Hancock Street	RAIL

Nearby Post Offices

Closest post offices linked to Banner Elk.

Post Office Name	City	ZIP
Banner Elk Post Office	Banner Elk (NC)	28604

Other cities in Avery County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Avery County , NC.

City Name	Population	Title
Mount Pleasant	2,226	Town in North Carolina, United States
Mount Gilead	1,141	Town in Montgomery County, North Carolina, United States
Newland	694	City in North Carolina
Elk Park	450	Township in Avery County, North Carolina
Crossnore	231	Town in Avery County, North Carolina, United States
Seven Devils	203	Human settlement in Watauga County, North Carolina, United States of America
Sugar Mountain	197	Village in Avery County, North Carolina, United States
Grandfather	24	Village in Avery County, North Carolina, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Banner Elk distances to largest North Carolina cities