Hoopers Creek, North Carolina facts for kids
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Hoopers Creek, North Carolina
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 Hoopers Creek, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Hoopers Creek, North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Henderson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.95 sq mi (18.01 km2) |
| • Land | 6.94 sq mi (17.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,267 ft (691 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,074 |
| • Density | 154.76/sq mi (59.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 828 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584321 |
| FIPS code | 37-32580 |
Hoopers Creek is a small community in Henderson County, North Carolina, USA. It is also known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area defined by the government for counting people. In 2020, about 1,074 people lived there.
Where is Hoopers Creek?
Hoopers Creek is located in the northern part of Henderson County. To its west, you'll find the town of Fletcher. To the north, it shares a border with Buncombe County.
The community sits in a valley, which is a low area between hills or mountains. This valley is home to Hoopers Creek itself. This creek flows west and joins Cane Creek, which then flows into the French Broad River. This river system is important for the area's water.
There are also mountains nearby. Burney Mountain, which is about 2,983 feet (909 meters) tall, is on the northern edge of Hoopers Creek. Bank Mountain, a bit taller at 3,693 feet (1,126 meters), is on the southern side.
Nearby Cities
- Asheville is about 14 miles (23 km) north of Hoopers Creek. You can get there by taking Mills Gap Road.
- Hendersonville is about 10 miles (16 km) south. You can reach it using Jackson Road and Howard Gap Road.
Land and Water
The total area of Hoopers Creek is about 6.95 square miles (18.1 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 6.94 square miles (17.98 square kilometers). Only a tiny part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Hoopers Creek?
The number of people living in Hoopers Creek changes over time.
- In 2010, the population was 1,056.
- By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 1,074 people.
This information comes from the U.S. Census Bureau, which counts everyone in the United States every ten years.
