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 114 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 |
| Altitude : | 3,606 feet / 1099 meters |
| Capital city : | Newland is capital of Avery County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1911 (114 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 02:03:44 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 358 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.58% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Newland is located at 36°5'14"N 81°55'38"W (36.0873500, -81.9273400).
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- Official Website
Official website of Newland
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 |
Best Things to Do in Newland
1 Linville Falls - Trail and Waterfall
Newland, NC 28657, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Linn Cove Viaduct
3218 Blue Ridge Pkwy, Newland, NC 28657, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Waterfalls park
Newland Hwy, Newland, NC 28657, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Brown Mountain Overlook
8176 NC-181, Newland, NC 28657, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Upper Creek Falls
6118 Wind Song Ln, Newland, NC 28657, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Newland
1 Linville Resorts Inc Works Shp
75 Arl Greene Ln, Newland, NC 28657, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Newland
1 Agriculture Department-Inspection
6065 Linville Falls Hwy, Newland, NC 28657, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Newland Town Hall
301 Cranberry St, Newland, NC 28657 ➦ Show Map
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Schools in Newland
College & universities near Newland, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198808 | Lees-McRae College | Banner Elk (NC) | 28604 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Newland, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
Post offices near 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 |
