The influence of American, German, English, and Irish settlers have merged in this municipality of 7 square miles of territory and more than 4150 residents. It is located near Cooleemee, Bermuda Run, Cleveland, Clemmons, Harmony, Spencer, Lewisville, and Salisbury. Construction, furniture, health care, and educational services are the most relevant industries and employers in this community with a population density of 665 inhabitants per square mile.