Huntersville, North Carolina facts for kids
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Huntersville
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Downtown Huntersville
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Location in Mecklenburg County and North Carolina
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | North Carolina | ||
| County | Mecklenburg | ||
| Incorporated | 1873 | ||
| Named for | Robert Hunter | ||
| Government | |||
| • Type | Council-Manager | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 41.55 sq mi (107.62 km2) | ||
| • Land | 41.34 sq mi (107.08 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.21 sq mi (0.54 km2) 0.51% | ||
| Elevation | 692 ft (211 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 61,376 | ||
| • Estimate
(2023)
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64,688 | ||
| • Rank | 15th in North Carolina | ||
| • Density | 1,484.56/sq mi (573.20/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP codes |
28070, 28078
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| Area code(s) | 704, 980 | ||
| FIPS code | 37-33120 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 2405873 | ||
Huntersville is a large town in North Carolina, United States. It's a suburb located north of Charlotte. In 2020, about 61,376 people lived there. This makes Huntersville the 15th largest town in North Carolina. It is part of the bigger Charlotte area. The town is about 14 miles (23 km) north of Charlotte.
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History of Huntersville
The town was first called Craighead. Later, its name was changed to honor Robert Boston Hunter. He was a local farmer and owned a lot of land. Huntersville officially became a town in 1873.
Geography and Location
Huntersville covers an area of about 41.55 square miles (107.62 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.21 square miles (0.54 square kilometers), is water. The town is located 14 miles (23 km) north of Uptown Charlotte.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 431 | — | |
| 1900 | 533 | 23.7% | |
| 1910 | 591 | 10.9% | |
| 1920 | 833 | 40.9% | |
| 1930 | 800 | −4.0% | |
| 1940 | 763 | −4.6% | |
| 1950 | 916 | 20.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,004 | 9.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,538 | 53.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,294 | −15.9% | |
| 1990 | 3,014 | 132.9% | |
| 2000 | 24,960 | 728.1% | |
| 2010 | 46,773 | 87.4% | |
| 2020 | 61,376 | 31.2% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 64,688 | 38.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 |
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People in Huntersville (2020)
In 2020, there were 61,376 people living in Huntersville. There were over 20,000 households. Most people identified as White (about 69.76%). Other groups included Black or African American (11.74%) and Asian (4.15%). About 9.69% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Population Growth Over Time
Huntersville has grown a lot over the years. In 1890, only 431 people lived there. By 2000, the population had jumped to nearly 25,000. In 2010, it was over 46,000. This shows how much the town has expanded.
Economy and Jobs
Joe Gibbs Racing is a famous racing team based in Huntersville. They compete in NASCAR Cup Series races. This team has won many championships and over 190 Cup races.
Arts, Culture, and Fun Things to Do
Museums to Visit
Huntersville has several interesting places to explore:
- Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville
- EnergyExplorium at McGuire Nuclear Station
- Holly Bend
- Hugh Torance House & Store
- Latta Plantation
Festivals and Events
The Carolina Renaissance Festival is a popular event. It takes place on Saturdays and Sundays in October and November. You can experience what life was like in the Renaissance era!
Local Library
The North County Regional branch of the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County serves Huntersville. It's a great place to find books and learn new things.
Parks and Outdoor Activities
Huntersville is known as a lake community. This is because it's close to two large man-made lakes: Lake Norman and Mountain Island Lake.
- Lake Norman was created by Duke Power for a nuclear power plant. It's a popular spot for boating and water-skiing.
- Mountain Island Lake is smaller. It provides drinking water for Charlotte.
The town also has golf courses, including NorthStone Country Club, Skybrook Golf Club, and Birkdale Golf Course.
Education and Schools
Children in Huntersville attend public schools that are part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools system.
Elementary Schools
- Barnette Elementary
- Legette Blythe Elementary
- Huntersville Elementary
- Torrence Creek Elementary
- Grand Oak Elementary
- Long Creek Elementary School
- Hornets Nest Elementary School
- Trillium Springs Montessori
Middle Schools
- John M. Alexander Middle School
- Francis Bradley Middle
- Bailey Middle (in Cornelius) also serves some Huntersville students.
High Schools
- Hopewell High School
- North Mecklenburg High School
- William A. Hough High School (in Cornelius) also serves some Huntersville students.
Charter Schools
- Lake Norman Charter School
- Bonnie Cone Classical Academy
- Aspire Trade High School
Private Schools
- Children's Community School
- SouthLake Christian Academy
- St Mark Catholic School
- Christ the King Catholic High School
- Cannon School
Colleges and Higher Education
- Central Piedmont Community College (Merancas Campus) offers college courses.
Media and News
Huntersville has several local newspapers. One of them is The Herald Citizen, which comes out every week.
Transportation and Roads
Huntersville is one of three towns in northern Mecklenburg County. The other two are Cornelius and Davidson. These towns are sometimes called "North Meck."
You can get to Charlotte from Huntersville using express buses. There's also Interstate 77 with special lanes for cars with multiple passengers.
Two exits from Interstate 77 lead into Huntersville:
- Exit 23 (Gilead Road) connects to the older part of town.
- Exit 25 (North Carolina Highway 73, or Sam Furr Road) leads to areas like Birkdale Village. This exit has many shops, medical centers, and offices.
Other important roads include U.S. Highway 21 (Statesville Road) and North Carolina Highway 115 (Old Statesville Road). These roads help people travel north and south. They connect Huntersville to nearby towns like Mooresville and Statesville.
Famous People from Huntersville
Many notable people have connections to Huntersville:
- Elizabeth Bradford, a painter
- Harrison Burton, a NASCAR driver
- Chris Cole, a political activist
- Luke Combs, a country singer and songwriter
- Brandyn Curry, a professional basketball player
- Blake Koch, a NASCAR driver and businessman
- Drake Maye, an NFL quarterback for the New England Patriots
- Luke Maye, a professional basketball player and NCAA champion
- Cameron Moore, a Christian pop singer/songwriter
- Bailey Ober, an MLB pitcher
- Elliot Panicco, a professional soccer player
- Reneé Rapp, an actress and singer
- Ryder Ryan, a baseball player
- Drew P. Saunders, a former politician
- Ben Shields, a former Major League Baseball pitcher
- Andrea Stinson, a former WNBA player
- Daniel Suárez, a NASCAR driver
- Jim Vandiver, a former NASCAR driver
- Hoyt Wilhelm, a Major League Baseball pitcher and Hall of Famer
See also
In Spanish: Huntersville para niños
