Barker Heights, North Carolina facts for kids
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Barker Heights, North Carolina
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Location of Barker Heights, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Henderson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.99 sq mi (2.58 km2) |
| • Land | 0.99 sq mi (2.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,136 ft (651 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,249 |
| • Density | 1,257.80/sq mi (485.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28792
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| Area code(s) | 828 |
| FIPS code | 37-03640 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2402663 |
Barker Heights is a small community in Henderson County, North Carolina, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes.
In 2010, about 1,254 people lived here. By 2020, the population was 1,249. Barker Heights is also part of the larger Asheville metropolitan area.
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Geography of Barker Heights
Barker Heights is located in the middle of Henderson County. It shares borders with Hendersonville, which is the main town of the county, on its north, west, and south sides. To the southeast, it borders East Flat Rock.
Area and Water Features
According to the United States Census Bureau, Barker Heights covers an area of about 2.6 square kilometers (or 0.99 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.13%, is water.
Hendersonville Airport
The Hendersonville Airport is located in the eastern part of the Barker Heights community. This airport helps connect the area to other places.
People of Barker Heights
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| 2020 | 1,249 | — | |
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Let's look at some facts about the people who live in Barker Heights.
Population Numbers
In the year 2000, there were 1,237 people living in Barker Heights. These people lived in 482 different homes. About 348 of these were families. The population density was about 1,177 people per square mile.
Age Groups
The people in Barker Heights come from different age groups.
- About 27.9% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 10.3% were young adults, aged 18 to 24.
- The largest group, about 31.0%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 19.6% were aged 45 to 64.
- And 11.2% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Barker Heights was 33 years.
See also
In Spanish: Barker Heights (Carolina del Norte) para niños
