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 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 18:56:37 (26th April 2024) |
| Postal code : | 28604 |
| Population growth : | 4.99% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Banner Elk is located at 36°9'47"N 81°52'17"W (36.1631800, -81.8715000).
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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 |
Best Things to Do in Banner Elk
1 Grandfather Mountain State Park
9872 Highway 105 South, Banner Elk, NC 28604, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Mast Store Annex
2918 Broadstone Rd, Banner Elk, NC 28604, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster
3265 Tynecastle Hwy, Banner Elk, NC 28604, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Valle Crucis Community Park
2892 Broadstone Rd, Banner Elk, NC 28604, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 *No Apples!* Apple Hill Farm - Alpaca Farm - Reservations Required for tours
400 Apple Hill Rd, Banner Elk, NC 28604, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Banner Elk
1 Best Western Mountain Lodge At Banner Elk
1615 Tynecastle Hwy, Banner Elk, NC 28604, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Elk Creek Rentals
508 Elk Creek Dr, Banner Elk, NC 28604, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Eagles Nest
Banner Elk, NC 28604, United States ➦ Show Map
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Schools in Banner Elk
College & universities near Banner Elk, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198808 | Lees-McRae College | Banner Elk (NC) | 28604 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Banner Elk, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
Post offices near 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
