Blowing Rock, North Carolina
Blowing Rock: Town in North Carolina, United States
About
Blowing Rock is a town located in the county of Watauga in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,241 and a population density of 157 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,316 inhabitants.
The town was created 135 years ago in 1888.
Quick Facts about Blowing Rock
| Population : | 1,316 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Watauga County |
| Postal code : | 28605 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 828 |
| Area : | 7.89 km2 |
| Altitude : | 3,566 feet / 1087 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1889 (135 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 23:13:29 (18th April 2024) |
| Density : | 167 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 5.7% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Blowing Rock is located at 36°8'6"N 81°40'39"W (36.1351300, -81.6776100).
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- Official Website
Official website of Blowing Rock
Demographics
The population of Blowing Rock increased by 5.7% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,241 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,266 | 1.97% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,252 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,196 | -4.68% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,224 | 2.29% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,231 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,247 | 1.28% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,278 | 2.43% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,327 | 3.69% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,324 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,316 | -0.61% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Blowing Rock
1 Tweetsie Railroad
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2 The Blowing Rock
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3 Mystery Hill
129 Mystery Hill Ln, Blowing Rock, NC 28605, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Moses H. Cone Memorial Park
Blue Ridge Parkway, Milepost 294, Blowing Rock, NC 28605, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Appalachian Ski Mtn.
940 Ski Mountain Rd, Blowing Rock, NC 28605, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Blowing Rock
1 Chetola Resort
185 Chetola Lake Dr, Blowing Rock, NC 28605, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Swiss Mountain Village
2324 Flat Top Rd, Blowing Rock, NC 28605, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Blowing Rock (3)
People born in Blowing Rock, including writer Tom Robbins, Old Testament scholar Christopher Seitz, politician Deanna Ballard, .
List
Schools in Blowing Rock
College & universities near Blowing Rock, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 197869 | Appalachian State University | Boone (NC) | 28608 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Blowing Rock, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
| KAN | Kannapolis | 201 South Main St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Blowing Rock
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Blowing Rock Post Office | Blowing Rock (NC) | 28605 |
Other cities in Watauga County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Watauga County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Boone | 20,003 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Beech Mountain | 320 | Human settlement in Avery County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Blowing Rock distances to largest North Carolina cities
