Valley Hill, North Carolina facts for kids
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Valley Hill, North Carolina
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Location of Valley Hill, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Henderson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.38 sq mi (6.16 km2) |
| • Land | 2.32 sq mi (6.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,198 ft (670 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,207 |
| • Density | 951.70/sq mi (367.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28739
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| Area code(s) | 828 |
| FIPS code | 37-69640 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2402957 |
Valley Hill is a small community in Henderson County, North Carolina, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. In 2020, about 2,207 people lived here. Valley Hill is also part of the larger Asheville metropolitan area.
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Where is Valley Hill Located?
Valley Hill is found in the middle part of Henderson County. It shares its borders with two other places. To the north, you'll find the town of Laurel Park. To the northeast, it's next to the city of Hendersonville, which is the main city of Henderson County.
Land and Water Features
This community covers a total area of about 6.2 square kilometers (2.4 square miles). Most of this area, about 6.0 square kilometers (2.3 square miles), is land. The rest, about 0.2 square kilometers (0.08 square miles), is water. The biggest body of water in Valley Hill is Osceola Lake. This lake was created as a reservoir on a stream called Shepherd Creek.
Who Lives in Valley Hill?
The population of Valley Hill was 2,207 people in 2020. This number comes from the United States Census Bureau, which counts how many people live in different areas every ten years.
Population Details
In 2000, there were 2,137 people living in Valley Hill. There were 891 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. The community had about 904 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Valley Hill were White (about 94.8%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 5.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 891 households, about 25.7% had children under 18 living with them. Many households (57.0%) were married couples living together. About 29.5% of all households were made up of people living alone. The average household had 2.23 people, and the average family had 2.73 people.
Age Groups
The people in Valley Hill are spread across different age groups. About 18.2% of the population was under 18 years old. About 25.5% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Valley Hill was 46 years. This means that half the people were younger than 46, and half were older.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Valley Hill was $32,250 per year. For families, the average income was $37,325. The average income per person was $19,922. About 12.4% of the people in Valley Hill lived below the poverty line. This included 21.2% of those under 18 and 7.0% of those 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Valley Hill (Carolina del Norte) para niños
