Mills River, North Carolina
Mills River: Township in Henderson County, North Carolina
About
Mills River is a township located in the county of Henderson in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,802. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,471 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Mills River
| Population : | 7,471 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Henderson County |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 01:37:34 (5th November 2024) |
| Postal code : | 28759 |
| Population growth : | 8.95% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Mills River is located at 35°23'18"N 82°34'0"W (35.3884500, -82.5667900).
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Demographics
The population of Mills River increased by 8.95% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 6,802 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,770 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,802 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,875 | 1.06% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,970 | 1.36% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,075 | 1.48% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,147 | 1.01% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,255 | 1.49% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,343 | 1.2% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,406 | 0.85% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,471 | 0.87% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,477 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,132 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 6.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,566 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,151 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 16.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 54.1% |
| White only, percent : | 62.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 25.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.5% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 12.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 56.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 241 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 6.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 71.8% |
Mills River zip code is 28759.
County name: Henderson, County
fips: 37089
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 71.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $170,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,808 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $802 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $892 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,236 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.43 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 90.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 70.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 10,317 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 15,623 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 93,239 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $17,800 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $72,778 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $35,096 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 10.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 425 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 262 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 106 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 67 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 344 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 33 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 377 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,714.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1.39 |
Schools in Mills River
College & universities near Mills River, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198039 | Blue Ridge Community College | Flat Rock (NC) | 28731-4728 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Mills River, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRV | Greenville | 1120 West Washington Street | RAIL |
| SPB | Spartanburg | 290 Magnolia St | RAIL |
| CSN | Clemson | Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave. | RAIL |
| TCA | Toccoa | 47 North Alexander St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Mills River
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Horse Sh Post Office | Horse Shoe (NC) | 28742 |
Other cities in Henderson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Henderson County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hendersonville | 14,235 | County seat of Henderson County, North Carolina, United States |
| Fletcher | 8,439 | Town in Henderson County, North Carolina |
| Etowah | 6,944 | CDP in Henderson County, North Carolina |
| East Flat Rock | 4,995 | Township in Henderson County, North Carolina |
| Mountain Home | 3,622 | Township in Henderson County, North Carolina |
| Flat Rock | 3,408 | Village in Henderson County, North Carolina |
| Edneyville | 2,367 | Township in Henderson County, North Carolina |
| Horse Shoe | 2,351 | Township in Henderson County, North Carolina |
| Laurel Park | 2,339 | City in Henderson County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Valley Hill | 2,070 | Township in Henderson County, North Carolina |
| Fruitland | 2,031 | Unincorporated community and census-designated place in Henderson County, North Carolina, United States |
| Barker Heights | 1,254 | Township in Henderson County, North Carolina |
| Balfour | 1,187 | Township in Henderson County, North Carolina |
| Hoopers Creek | 1,056 | Township in Henderson County, North Carolina |
Distance to Other Cities
Mills River distances to largest North Carolina cities
