Hunter

Census-designated place in Carter County, Tennessee

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Hunter is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Carter County, Tennessee, with 1,803 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,568 ft (478 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Biltmore, 4.5 miles SW.

About Hunter

Hunter (also called Stoney Creek) is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated community located northeast of Elizabethton in Carter County, Tennessee, along Tennessee State Route 91 and the Watauga River. Its population was 1,854 as of the 2010 census. It is part of the Johnson City Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a component of the Johnson City-Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA Combined Statistical Area – commonly known as the "Tri-Cities" region. Hunter is a suburb of Elizabethton.

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Median household income
$51,815
Median home value
$169,500
Median rent
$756/mo
Median age
39.9
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Hunter, TN population

Hunter had 1,803 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,803
Density282 per sq mi (109 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Hunter at a glance

StateTennessee (TN)
CountyCarter County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population1,803 (2020)
Land area6.40 sq mi (16.6 km²)
Water area0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²)
Elevation1,568 ft (478 m)
Coordinates36.4018° N, 82.1505° W
ZIP code37643
Census code (GEOID)4736500

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Hunter

What county is Hunter in?

Hunter is in Carter County, Tennessee.

What is the population of Hunter, TN?

1,803 people lived in Hunter at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Hunter, TN?

The ZIP code of Hunter is 37643.

What is the elevation of Hunter?

1,568 feet (478 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Hunter?

Biltmore (4.5 mi), Elizabethton (6.5 mi), Butler (7.1 mi), Valley Forge (7.2 mi), Bluff City (8.1 mi).

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