Etowah, North Carolina facts for kids
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Etowah, North Carolina
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Location of Etowah, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Henderson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17.88 sq mi (46.30 km2) |
| • Land | 17.66 sq mi (45.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.21 sq mi (0.55 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,182 ft (665 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,642 |
| • Density | 432.68/sq mi (167.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28729
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| Area code(s) | 828 |
| FIPS code | 37-21880 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2402462 |
Etowah is a community located in Henderson County, North Carolina, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population statistics, even if it doesn't have its own local government. In 2020, about 7,642 people lived in Etowah. It is part of the larger Asheville metropolitan area.
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A Look Back at Etowah's History
One important historical place in Etowah is called Bryn Avon. This site was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. The National Register lists places that are important to the history of the United States.
Etowah's Location and Land
Etowah is found in the western part of Henderson County. It sits in the valley of the French Broad River. This river is a major waterway in the area.
Nearby Towns and Roads
Etowah shares its borders with a few other communities. To the north, you'll find the town of Mills River. To the northeast is the community of Horse Shoe. On its western side, Etowah borders Transylvania County.
U.S. Route 64 is an important road that goes through Etowah. If you travel east on this road, you will reach Hendersonville in about 8 miles (13 km). If you go southwest, you will arrive in Brevard after about 11 miles (18 km).
Size of Etowah
According to the United States Census Bureau, the Etowah CDP covers a total area of about 17.8 square miles (46.0 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 17.5 square miles (45.4 square kilometers), is land. A smaller part, about 0.2 square miles (0.5 square kilometers), is water. This means about 1.20% of Etowah's total area is water.
Who Lives in Etowah?
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| 2020 | 7,642 | — | |
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The population of Etowah has grown over the years. In 2010, there were 6,944 people living here. By the 2020 United States census, the population had increased to 7,642 people.
Etowah's Households and Families
The 2020 census also tells us more about the people living in Etowah. There were 3,411 households in the community. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 2,408 were families. This means many people in Etowah live in family units.
See also
In Spanish: Etowah (Carolina del Norte) para niños
