Mount Holly
City in Gaston County, North Carolina
Mount Holly is a city in Gaston County, North Carolina, with 17,703 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 640 ft (195 m) above sea level. The nearest town is McAdenville, 5.4 miles SW.
- 17,703residents (2020 Census)
- 640 ftelevation · 195 m
- 11.3 sq miland area · 29.3 km²
- 1,566 / sq mipopulation density
- 28120ZIP code
About Mount Holly
Mount Holly is a small suburban city in northeastern Gaston County, North Carolina, United States. The city is situated just west of the Catawba River, north of Interstate 85, south of North Carolina State Highway 16. The population was 17,703 at the 2020 census, up from 13,656 in 2010.
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Living in Mount Holly
- Median household income
- $79,385
- Median home value
- $337,800
- Median rent
- $1,256/mo
- Median age
- 39
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Mount Holly had 17,703 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 17,703 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,566 per sq mi (605 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mount Holly at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Gaston County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 17,703 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.31 sq mi (29.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km²) |
| Elevation | 640 ft (195 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.3146° N, 81.0062° W |
| ZIP code | 28120 |
| Official website | mtholly.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3744960 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mount Holly
- McAdenville5.4 mi SW
- Stanley5.6 mi NW
- Spencer Mountain6.1 mi W
- Lowell6.2 mi SW
- Belmont6.7 mi S
- Cramerton7.1 mi SW
- Ranlo7.1 mi W
- Lowesville7.6 mi N
- Springdale8.0 mi W
- Alexis8.5 mi NW
- Dallas10.0 mi W
- Huntersville10.0 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Mount Holly
What county is Mount Holly in?
Mount Holly is in Gaston County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Mount Holly, NC?
17,703 people lived in Mount Holly at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mount Holly, NC?
The ZIP code of Mount Holly is 28120.
What is the elevation of Mount Holly?
640 feet (195 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mount Holly?
McAdenville (5.4 mi), Stanley (5.6 mi), Spencer Mountain (6.1 mi), Lowell (6.2 mi), Belmont (6.7 mi).
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