Huntersville, North Carolina
Huntersville: The most populous city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
About
Huntersville is a city located in the county of Mecklenburg in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 46,773 and a population density of 445 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 59,095 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Huntersville
| Population | 59,095 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Mecklenburg County |
| Area | 105.13 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.4107,-80.8429 |
| Altitude | 827 feet / 252 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 19:57:33 (17th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 28078 |
| Density | 562 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 20.85% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 89℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Huntersville is located at 35°24'38"N 80°50'34"W (35.4106900, -80.8428500).
Huntersville map
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 89. West northwest wind 2 to 6 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Huntersville increased by 20.85% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46,773 | - | census |
| 2011 | 48,184 | 2.93% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 49,424 | 2.51% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 50,673 | 2.46% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 51,728 | 2.04% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 52,973 | 2.35% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 55,273 | 4.16% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 56,385 | 1.97% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 57,212 | 1.45% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 58,098 | 1.53% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 59,095 | 1.69% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Huntersville
1Carolina Renaissance Festival
16445 Poplar Tent Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078, United States View details
Phone: +17048965555 | Website available
2Frankie's of Charlotte
10621 Bryton Corporate Center Dr, Huntersville, NC 28078, United States View details
Phone: +17048757888 | Website available
3Historic Latta Plantation
5225 Sample Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078, United States View details
Phone: +17048752312
4Carolina Raptor Center
6000 Sample Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078, United States View details
Phone: +17048756521 | Website available
5Latta Nature Preserve
6345 Sample Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078, United States View details
Phone: +19803147878 | Website available
Where to Eat in Huntersville
1Spare Time Huntersville
16317 Statesville Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078, United States View details
Phone: +17048927177 | Website available
2Bojangles
335 Huntersville Gateway Blvd, Huntersville, NC 28078, United States View details
Phone: +17049480079 | Website available
Where to Stay in Huntersville
1Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Lake Norman Huntersville, NC
16617 Statesville Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078, United States View details
Phone: +17048956565 | Website available
People born in Huntersville (10)
People born in Huntersville, including baseball player Hoyt Wilhelm, African-Baptist megachurch pastor and sex scandal figure Eddie Long, baseball player Ben Shields, .
More notable people
- Chris Cole (American politician) he was born in 17/01/1964
- Coy Gibbs (American football player and coach, and stock car racing driver) he was born in 09/12/1972
- Jim Vandiver (former NASCAR driver) he was born in 13/12/1939
- Brandyn Curry (American basketball player (1991-)) he was born in 10/02/1991
- Harrison Burton (American racing driver) he was born in 09/10/2000
- Samantha Cerio (American artistic gymnast) she was born in 01/01/1996
- Reneé Rapp (American actress and singer) she was born in 10/01/2000
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Huntersville, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198385 | Davidson College | Davidson (NC) | 28035 |
| 450614 | Empire Beauty School-Concord | Concord (NC) | 28027 |
| 199139 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Charlotte (NC) | 28223-0001 |
| 459019 | Empire Beauty School-Charlotte | Charlotte (NC) | 28213 |
| 198756 | Johnson C Smith University | Charlotte (NC) | 28216-5398 |
Nearby Transit Stations (11)
Rail and bus stations connected to Huntersville, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLT | Charlotte | 1914 North Tryon St. | RAIL |
| KAN | Kannapolis | 201 South Main St. | RAIL |
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
| SAL | Salisbury | Depot and Liberty Sts. | RAIL |
| LEX | Lexington | Center St. and railroad tracks | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Huntersville.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Huntersvill Post Office | Huntersville (NC) | 28078 |
| Corneliu Post Office | Cornelius (NC) | 28031 |
| Wt Harr Post Office | Charlotte (NC) | 28269 |
| Davidson Post Office | Davidson (NC) | 28036 |
| Oakdal Post Office | Charlotte (NC) | 28216 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Huntersville, Minnesota township in Wadena County, Minnesota with a population of 120 people.
Other cities in Mecklenburg County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mecklenburg County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 900,350 | The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area. |
| Matthews | 33,718 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Cornelius | 30,804 | City in North Carolina, United States |
| Mint Hill | 28,109 | City in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Pineville | 9,185 | A city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina |
Distance to Other Cities
Huntersville distances to largest North Carolina cities