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The Town of Mills River had a population of 7,281 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Mills River is located at latitude 35.3884 and longitude -82.5668 in Henderson County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Mills River encompass a land area of 22.39 sq. miles and a water area of 0.17 sq. miles. Henderson County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Town of Mills River has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of Mills River is located within Township of Mills River, a minor civil division (MCD) of Henderson County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,281 (100%) |
| Population Density | 326 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 35 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $105,398 |
| Per Capita Income | $46,796 |
| Median Home Value | $436,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,172 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,334 (73.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 393 (12.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 445 (14.0%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 2,727 |
| Average Household Size | 2.66 |
| Family Households | 2,065 (75.7%) |
The table below compares Mills River to the other 776 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in North Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 131 | 83rd |
| Population Density | # 571 | 27th |
| Median Household Income | # 75 | 90th |
| Per Capita Income | # 133 | 83rd |
| Diversity Index | # 486 | 37th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
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