Laurel Creek Township, Watauga County, North Carolina
Laurel Creek Township is a township in Watauga County, North Carolina. About 2,399 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 26.6 sq mi (68.8 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 2,399 ± 508
- County
- Watauga County
- School district
- Watauga County Schools
- Land area
- 26.6 sq mi (68.8 km²)
- Type
- TownshipNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $68,482 ± $8,657
- Median home value
- $387,600 ± $39,181
- Water area
- 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km²)
- State
- North Carolina
- Census code (GEOID)
- 3718991744
- Coordinates (central point)
- 36.243269, -81.847597
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Census place in Laurel Creek Township
- Beech Mountain (town)987 people
This place’s central point lies inside Laurel Creek Township. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the township’s.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- Shawneehaw Township4.2 mi south
- Beech Mountain Township, Avery County4.7 mi west
- Beaverdam Township5.0 mi north
- Banner Elk Township, Avery County5.9 mi south
- Brushy Fork Township6.0 mi east
- Watauga Township6.3 mi southeast
- Cove Creek Township6.4 mi northeast
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Laurel Creek Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Watauga County, largest first
- New River Township14,511 people
- Boone Township10,719 people
- Blue Ridge Township4,865 people
- Watauga Township3,576 people
- Brushy Fork Township3,461 people
- Cove Creek Township3,387 people
- Blowing Rock Township2,674 people
- Meat Camp Township2,605 people
- Stony Fork Township2,229 people
- Beaverdam Township1,355 people
- Shawneehaw Township1,067 people
- Bald Mountain Township982 people
All 14
- Elk Township726 people
- North Fork Township567 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Watauga County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Laurel Creek Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 38 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 42 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 6:09 AM around June 13
- Latest sunrise
- 7:55 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:12 PM around December 6
- Latest sunset
- 8:48 PM around June 28
Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:37 AM | 5:35 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:15 AM | 6:08 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:38 AM | 7:34 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:54 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May 15 | 6:21 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| Jun 15 | 6:09 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:21 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:45 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:09 AM | 7:34 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:34 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:04 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:31 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 h 42 min |
Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.
Before using this answer on a form
A township line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Watauga County or the local office.
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