Mount Holly, North Carolina
Mount Holly: City in Gaston County, North Carolina
About
Mount Holly is a city located in the county of Gaston in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 13,656 and a population density of 504 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 16,415 inhabitants.
The city was created 187 years ago in 1837.
Quick Facts about Mount Holly
| Population : | 16,415 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Gaston County |
| Postal code : | 28120 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 704 |
| Area : | 27.1 km2 |
| Altitude : | 640 feet / 195 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1838 (187 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 04:03:37 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 606 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 16.81% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Mount Holly is located at 35°17'53"N 81°0'57"W (35.2981900, -81.0159100).
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- Official Website
Official website of Mount Holly
Demographics
The population of Mount Holly increased by 16.81% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 13,656 | - | census |
| 2011 | 13,870 | 1.54% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 14,065 | 1.39% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 14,315 | 1.75% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 14,578 | 1.8% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 14,918 | 2.28% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 15,240 | 2.11% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 15,587 | 2.23% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 16,110 | 3.25% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 16,257 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 16,415 | 0.96% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Mount Holly
1 Tuckaseege Park
165 Broome St, Mt Holly, NC 28120, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Mount Holly Historical Society Museum
131 S Main St, Mt Holly, NC 28120, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Mount Holly
1 Mount Holly Municipal Complex
400 E Central Ave, Mt Holly, NC 28120 ➦ Show Map
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2 Forestry Department
1933 Mountain Island Hwy, Mt Holly, NC 28120, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Mount Holly (2)
People born in Mount Holly, including baseball player Chink Outen, baseball player Jimmie Hall, .
List
Schools in Mount Holly
College & universities near Mount Holly, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 197984 | Belmont Abbey College | Belmont (NC) | 28012-1802 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Mount Holly, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
| CLT | Charlotte | 1914 North Tryon St. | RAIL |
| KAN | Kannapolis | 201 South Main St. | RAIL |
| SAL | Salisbury | Depot and Liberty Sts. | RAIL |
| LEX | Lexington | Center St. and railroad tracks | RAIL |
Post offices near Mount Holly
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Holly Post Office | Mount Holly (NC) | 28120 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Mount Holly , New Jersey city in Gaston County, North Carolina with a population of 9,525 people.
- Mount Holly , Vermont town in Vermont with a population of 1,241 people.
Other cities in Gaston County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Gaston County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Gastonia | 77,640 | The most populous city in Gaston County, North Carolina. |
| Davidson | 13,203 | Town in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States |
| Belmont | 12,622 | City in North Carolina, United States |
| Cherryville | 6,138 | City in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Bessemer City | 5,577 | City in North Carolina, United States |
| South Gastonia | 5,312 | Unincorporated community |
| Dallas | 4,851 | Town in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States |
| Cramerton | 4,511 | Town in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States. |
| Stanley | 3,793 | Town in North Carolina |
| Lowell | 3,744 | City in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States |
| Ranlo | 3,708 | City in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| High Shoals | 757 | Town |
| McAdenville | 677 | Human settlement in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Mount Holly distances to largest North Carolina cities
