Etowah
Census-designated place in Henderson County, North Carolina
Etowah is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Henderson County, North Carolina, with 7,642 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,119 ft (646 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Horse Shoe, 2.4 miles NE.
- 7,642residents (2020 Census)
- 2,119 ftelevation · 646 m
- 17.7 sq miland area · 45.8 km²
- 433 / sq mipopulation density
- 28729ZIP code
About Etowah
Etowah is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Henderson County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Etowah had a population of 7,642. It is part of the Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Etowah
- Median household income
- $72,596
- Median home value
- $338,100
- Median rent
- $1,413/mo
- Median age
- 45.5
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Etowah had 7,642 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,642 |
|---|---|
| Density | 433 per sq mi (167 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Etowah at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Henderson County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 7,642 (2020) |
| Land area | 17.67 sq mi (45.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.21 sq mi (0.55 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,119 ft (646 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.3044° N, 82.5887° W |
| ZIP code | 28729 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3721880 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Etowah
- Horse Shoe2.4 mi NE
- Laurel Park4.8 mi E
- Mills River5.3 mi N
- Valley Hill5.5 mi E
- Balfour6.5 mi NE
- Mountain Home6.7 mi NE
- Hendersonville7.6 mi E
- Flat Rock8.2 mi E
- Barker Heights8.3 mi E
- Brevard8.8 mi SW
- East Flat Rock9.8 mi E
- Fletcher10.0 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Etowah
What county is Etowah in?
Etowah is in Henderson County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Etowah, NC?
7,642 people lived in Etowah at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Etowah, NC?
The ZIP code of Etowah is 28729.
What is the elevation of Etowah?
2,119 feet (646 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Etowah?
Horse Shoe (2.4 mi), Laurel Park (4.8 mi), Mills River (5.3 mi), Valley Hill (5.5 mi), Balfour (6.5 mi).
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