Mills River Township, Henderson County, North Carolina
Mills River Township is a township in Henderson County, North Carolina. About 14,635 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 77.1 sq mi (200 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 14,635 ± 891
- County
- Henderson County
- School district
- Henderson County Schools
- Land area
- 77.1 sq mi (200 km²)
- Type
- TownshipNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $94,219 ± $16,363
- Median home value
- $374,400 ± $26,809
- Water area
- 0.53 sq mi (1.38 km²)
- State
- North Carolina
- Census code (GEOID)
- 3708992076
- Coordinates (central point)
- 35.388123, -82.626674
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Cities, towns and communities in Mills River Township, largest first
- Etowah (CDP)7,968 people
- Mills River (town)7,281 people
These places’ central points lie inside Mills River Township. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the township’s.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- Boyd Township, Transylvania County5.0 mi southwest
- Avery Creek Township, Buncombe County5.8 mi north
- Hoopers Creek Township9.4 mi east
- Hendersonville Township9.8 mi southeast
- Crab Creek Township10 mi south
- Upper Hominy Township, Buncombe County11 mi northwest
- Asheville (city)13 mi north
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Mills River Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Henderson County, largest first
- Hendersonville Township52,163 people
- Hoopers Creek Township17,147 people
- Blue Ridge Township12,170 people
- Clear Creek Township7,263 people
- Green River Township5,115 people
- Edneyville Township5,092 people
- Crab Creek Township4,899 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Henderson County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Mills River Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 33 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 46 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 6:14 AM around June 13
- Latest sunrise
- 7:56 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:17 PM around December 5
- Latest sunset
- 8:49 PM around June 29
Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:38 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:17 AM | 6:12 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:41 AM | 7:37 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:58 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May 15 | 6:26 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 1 min |
| Jun 15 | 6:14 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:26 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:49 AM | 8:19 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:13 AM | 7:37 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:36 AM | 6:55 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:05 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:32 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 47 min |
Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.
Before using this answer on a form
A township line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Henderson County or the local office.
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