Mountain Home, North Carolina facts for kids
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Mountain Home, North Carolina
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Location of Mountain Home, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Henderson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.79 sq mi (9.82 km2) |
| • Land | 3.77 sq mi (9.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,120 ft (650 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,490 |
| • Density | 925.48/sq mi (357.35/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28758
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| Area code(s) | 828 |
| FIPS code | 37-44700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403312 |
Mountain Home is a special kind of community in Henderson County, North Carolina, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
In 2020, about 3,490 people lived in Mountain Home. It's also part of the larger Asheville area.
Where is Mountain Home?
Mountain Home is located in the northern part of Henderson County. It shares borders with other communities. To the south, you'll find Balfour. To the northeast, there's Mud Creek. This creek flows into the French Broad River.
North Carolina Highway 191 runs along the southwestern edge of Mountain Home. The main road through the community is U.S. Route 25 Business. This road can take you to Interstate 26 and then to Asheville. If you head south on US 25 Business, you'll reach Hendersonville.
The total area of Mountain Home is about 9.8 square kilometers (3.79 square miles). A very small part of this area, about 0.06 square kilometers (0.02 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in Mountain Home?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 3,490 | — | |
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The United States Census Bureau collects information about the people living in Mountain Home. This helps us understand the community better.
Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 3,490 people living in Mountain Home. These people lived in 1,709 households. About 1,051 of these households were families.
The table below shows the different groups of people who make up Mountain Home's population:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic or Latino) | 2,798 | 80.17% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) | 65 | 1.86% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.26% |
| Asian | 37 | 1.06% |
| Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.49% |
| Other/Mixed | 116 | 3.32% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 448 | 12.84% |
See also
- In Spanish: Mountain Home (Carolina del Norte) for kids
