What is the population of Newland?

The population of Newland, NC is 694.

Where is Newland located?

Newland, NC is located at latitude 36.0873500 and longitude -81.9273400. It is in United States.

What is the area of Newland?

The area of Newland, NC is 1.936636 km².

What is the elevation of Newland?

Newland, NC has an elevation of 1101 meters (3612 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is Newland in?

Newland, NC is in the America/New_York time zone.

What state is Newland in?

Newland is in the state of North Carolina, United States.

What county is Newland, NC in?

Newland is in Avery County, North Carolina.

How has the population of Newland changed?

The population of Newland, NC has decreased from 698 (2010) to 694 (2020), a change of -0.6%.

Newland, North Carolina

Newland: city in North Carolina

About

Newland is a city located in the county of Avery in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 698 and a population density of 360 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 694 inhabitants.

The city was created 115 years ago in 1910.

Quick Facts about Newland

Population	694 (2020)
Country	United States of America
State	North Carolina (United States)
County	Avery County
Postal code	28657
Phone Area Codes	828
Area	1.94 km²
Latitude & Longitude	36.0874,-81.9273
Altitude	3,606 feet / 1099 meters
Capital city	Newland is capital of Avery County
Establishment	January 01, 1911 (115 years ago)
Time Zone	America/New_York
Local time	19:57:34 (17th April 2026)
Density	358 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth	-0.58% (2010-2020)
Weather	73℉ Sunny 7-days weather

Geography

Newland is located at 36°5'14"N 81°55'38"W (36.0873500, -81.9273400).

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Weather

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Official website of Newland

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Newland decreased by 0.58% in 10 years.

Year	Population	% Change	Method
2010	698	-	census
2011	696	-0.29%	estimation process
2012	691	-0.72%	estimation process
2013	689	-0.29%	estimation process
2014	687	-0.29%	estimation process
2015	685	-0.29%	estimation process
2016	682	-0.44%	estimation process
2017	686	0.58%	estimation process
2018	686	0%	estimation process
2019	686	0%	estimation process
2020	694	1.15%	estimation process

Newland zip code is 28657. County name: Avery, County fips: 37011

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Best Things to Do in Newland

1Linville Falls - Trail and Waterfall

Rating: 4.8 (1041)

Newland, NC 28657, United States View details

2Linn Cove Viaduct

Rating: 4.9 (517)

3218 Blue Ridge Pkwy, Newland, NC 28657, United States View details

Phone: +18283483400 | Website available

3Waterfalls park

Rating: 4.7 (289)

Newland Hwy, Newland, NC 28657, United States View details

4Brown Mountain Overlook

Rating: 4.7 (150)

8176 NC-181, Newland, NC 28657, United States View details

5Upper Creek Falls

Rating: 4.8 (113)

6118 Wind Song Ln, Newland, NC 28657, United States View details

Phone: +18282574200 | Website available

Where to Stay in Newland

1Linville Resorts Inc Works Shp

Rating: 5 (3)

75 Arl Greene Ln, Newland, NC 28657, United States View details

Phone: +18287331506

Services and Civic Places in Newland

1Newland Town Hall

301 Cranberry St, Newland, NC 28657 View details

Phone: +18287332023 | Website available

2Agriculture Department-Inspection

6065 Linville Falls Hwy, Newland, NC 28657, United States View details

Phone: +18287332337

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Newland, 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 Newland, 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 Newland.

Post Office Name	City	ZIP
Newland Post Office	Newland (NC)	28657

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
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