What is the population of Etowah, North Carolina?

Etowah has a population of approximately 7,968 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Etowah, North Carolina located?

Etowah is located in North Carolina, United States, at approximate coordinates 35.3044°, -82.5887°.

What is the median household income in Etowah?

The median household income in Etowah is approximately $72,596 based on the most recent open data.

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Etowah

Total population

7,968

Median home value

$338,100

39%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$72,596

Etowah$73k

National$74k

Air quality index

52Moderate

Elevation658 m

Weather60°F · Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Coordinates35.30°, -82.59°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Overview

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.

History & geography

History

Bryn Avon was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.

Geography

Etowah is located in western Henderson County in the valley of the French Broad River. It is bordered to the north by the town of Mills River, to the northeast by unincorporated Horse Shoe, and to the west by Transylvania County. U.S. Route 64 passes through Etowah, leading east to Hendersonville and southwest to Brevard. According to the United States Census Bureau, the Etowah CDP has a total area of , of which are land and , or 1.20%, are water.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

45.5

Median home value

$338,100

Housing units

3,705

Poverty rate

14.4%

Unemployment

2.8%

Race & ethnicity

White

84.4%

Black

2.6%

Asian

Hispanic

9.9%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

35.3044

Longitude

-82.5887

Water area

0.21 mi²

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Avg high

67.5°F

Avg low

48.8°F

Annual precipitation

51.7 in

10-year averages from ERA5 reanalysis (Open-Meteo).

Current forecast

Tonight

60°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Wednesday

65°F

Rain Showers Likely

Wednesday Night

54°F

Rain Showers

Thursday

61°F

Patchy Fog

Thursday Night

50°F

Mostly Cloudy

Friday

72°F

Mostly Sunny

Forecast for Etowah, NC from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

US AQI — Moderate

PM2.5 (µg/m³)

7.1

PM10 (µg/m³)

7.4

Ozone (µg/m³)

NO₂ (µg/m³)

5.6

Current readings from Open-Meteo Air Quality API (Copernicus CAMS European reanalysis).

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

30.2%

Diabetes

8.9%

Adult obesity

30.1%

Binge drinking

17.1%

Adult smoking

13%

No leisure activity

19.9%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)

636,622

Distinct species (top 10)

Most-observed species

Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
21,218
American Crow
Corvus brachyrhynchos C.L.Brehm, 1822 · Aves
20,735
Eastern Towhee
Pipilo erythrophthalmus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
20,108
Carolina Wren
Thryothorus ludovicianus (Latham, 1790) · Aves
19,068
Carolina Chickadee
Poecile carolinensis (Audubon, 1834) · Aves
18,208
Tufted Titmouse
Baeolophus bicolor (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
17,427
Song Sparrow
Melospiza melodia (A.Wilson, 1810) · Aves
16,766
Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
16,389

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

West Henderson High
High · Hendersonville · 1,087 students · 16:1 ratio
East Henderson High
High · East Flat Rock · 965 students · 16.4:1 ratio
Rugby Middle
Middle · Hendersonville · 804 students · 15.8:1 ratio
Hendersonville High
High · Hendersonville · 784 students · 17.4:1 ratio
Flat Rock Middle
Middle · East Flat Rock · 706 students · 14.7:1 ratio
Mills River Elementary
Elementary · Mills River · 589 students · 15.1:1 ratio
Glenn C Marlow Elementary
Elementary · Mills River · 580 students · 15.7:1 ratio
FernLeaf
Other · Fletcher · 520 students · 14.1:1 ratio