Hoopers Creek township, North Carolina
Hoopers Creek township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Hoopers Creek township is a geographic entity located in Henderson County, North Carolina. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 17,147. The land area covers 31.80 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,147 | ±1,017 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 42.2 yrs | ±2.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 6,973 | ±416 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 7,534 | ±409 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 6,973 | ±416 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 561 | ±219 |
| Median Home Value | $345,000 | ±$17,359 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,339 | ±$122 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $79,580 | ±$6,098 |
| Per Capita Income | $39,586 | ±$2,926 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.6% | ±3.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,277 | ±524 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.5% | ±1.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 8,377 | ±667 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.8% | ±2.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 120,771 (2024)
ID: 171100
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
1 HISTORIC COURTHOUSE SQ, STE 1, HENDERSONVILLE NC 28792-5044
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Hendersonville, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Swannanoa, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Asheville, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Asheville, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Asheville, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Hendersonville, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Arden, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Asheville, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-05 | Black Mountain, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | Black Mountain, NC |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Galen Health Institutes-Asheville
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College | 6.6 mi away | 30 Town Square Boulevard, Suite 160, Asheville, NC, 28803-5007 |
8282092509
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FLETCHER BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 2.2 mi away | 120 LIBRARY RD, FLETCHER, NC, 28732 |
(828) 687-1218
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Blue Ridge Community College
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College | 8.3 mi away | 180 West Campus Drive, Flat Rock, NC, 28731-4728 |
8286941700
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MILLS RIVER BRANCH
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Library | 5.5 mi away | 124 TOWN CENTER DR STE 1, MILLS RIVER, NC, 28759 |
(828) 890-1850
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Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
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College | 11.3 mi away | 340 Victoria Rd, Asheville, NC, 28801-4897 |
8282541921
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SOUTH BUNCOMBE - SKYLAND LIBRARY
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Library | 6.0 mi away | 260 OVERLOOK RD, ASHEVILLE, NC, 28803 |
(828) 250-6488
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Center for Massage
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College Vocational | 12.7 mi away | 16 Eagle Street, Suite 100, Asheville, NC, 28801 |
8282520058
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EDNEYVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 7.1 mi away | 2 FIREHOUSE LN, HENDERSONVILLE, NC, 28792 |
(828) 685-0110
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Warren Wilson College
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College | 12.9 mi away | 701 Warren Wilson Rd, Swannanoa, NC, 28778-2099 |
8287712000
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HENDERSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.5 mi away | 301 N WASHINGTON ST, HENDERSONVILLE, NC, 28739 |
(828) 697-4725
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ASHEVILLE RGNL AP, NC US, located 4.1 miles from Hoopers Creek township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48.9° | 28.6° | 38.7° | 4.13" | 3.6" |
| February | 52.9° | 31.2° | 42.1° | 3.46" | 1.9" |
| March | 59.8° | 37.0° | 48.4° | 3.80" | 1.9" |
| April | 69.4° | 44.6° | 57.0° | 4.17" | 0.2" |
| May | 76.3° | 53.2° | 64.8° | 4.13" | 0.0" |
| June | 82.5° | 61.1° | 71.8° | 4.79" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.3° | 64.9° | 75.1° | 4.67" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.0° | 64.0° | 74.0° | 5.04" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.7° | 57.9° | 68.3° | 4.13" | 0.0" |
| October | 69.6° | 46.2° | 57.9° | 3.37" | 0.0" |
| November | 59.5° | 36.1° | 47.8° | 3.72" | 0.2" |
| December | 51.5° | 31.3° | 41.4° | 4.18" | 2.5" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoopers Creek CDP | CDP | 2.3 mi | — |
| Fletcher town | Town | 2.4 mi | — |
| Fruitland CDP | CDP | 3.1 mi | — |
| Mountain Home CDP | CDP | 4.2 mi | — |
| Royal Pines CDP | CDP | 4.3 mi | — |
| Balfour CDP | CDP | 5.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3708991536. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.