Grandfather, North Carolina
Grandfather: Village in Avery County, North Carolina, United States
About
Grandfather is a village located in the county of Avery in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 25 and a population density of 6 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 24 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Grandfather
| Population : | 24 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Avery County |
| Postal code : | 28604 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 828 |
| Area : | 4.12 km2 |
| Altitude : | 3,914 feet / 1193 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 13:39:43 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 6 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.17% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Grandfather is located at 36°5'56"N 81°50'51"W (36.0990200, -81.8476100).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Grandfather decreased by 4.17% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 25 | - | census |
| 2011 | 25 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 25 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 25 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 25 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 24 | -4.17% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 24 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 24 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 24 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 24 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 24 | 0% | estimation process |
Schools in Grandfather
College & universities near Grandfather, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198808 | Lees-McRae College | Banner Elk (NC) | 28604 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Grandfather, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Grandfather
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Linvill Post Office | Linville (NC) | 28646 |
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 |
| Banner Elk | 1,082 | Township in Avery County, North Carolina |
| 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 |
