Where is Huntersville, North Carolina, USA?

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Where is Huntersville Located? - Huntersville is a city located in the Mecklenburg County of North Carolina, United States. Huntersville lies between 36.7111165 Degrees North latitudes and 107.9845116 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Huntersville, North Carolina

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Where is Huntersville?: The Google Map showing the location of Huntersville in the U.S. state of North Carolina.

Where is Huntersville Located?

Huntersville is a city located in the Mecklenburg County of North Carolina, United States. Huntersville lies between 36.7111165 Degrees North latitudes and 107.9845116 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Huntersville city is 61376 people and the city has a total area of 40.73 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Huntersville, North Carolina Quick Facts

Property Information
TownHuntersville
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
State CapitalRaleigh
US RegionSouthern United States
Latitude35.4107° N
Longitude80.8429° W
Elevation755 ft (230 m)
Land Area39.84 sq mi
Water Area0.81 sq mi
Total Area40.65 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)61,376 (2020 Census)
Population DensityApproximately 1,541 per sq mi
ZIP Codes28031, 28070, 28078
Area Code704, 980
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code37-32800
Congressional DistrictNorth Carolina's 12th Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Huntersville, North Carolina

  • Cornelius, North Carolina - North - 5 mi
  • Davidson, North Carolina - North - 8 mi
  • Charlotte, North Carolina - South - 14 mi
  • Mount Holly, North Carolina - Southwest - 15 mi
  • Kannapolis, North Carolina - Northeast - 18 mi
  • Concord, North Carolina - East - 19 mi
  • Mooresville, North Carolina - North - 20 mi
  • Gastonia, North Carolina - Southwest - 26 mi
  • Lincolnton, North Carolina - West - 31 mi
  • Salisbury, North Carolina - Northeast - 41 mi

Driving Distances from Huntersville, North Carolina

City State Distance (mi) Approx. Drive Time
CorneliusNorth Carolina510 minutes
DavidsonNorth Carolina812 minutes
CharlotteNorth Carolina1420 minutes
Mount HollyNorth Carolina1522 minutes
KannapolisNorth Carolina1825 minutes
ConcordNorth Carolina1925 minutes
MooresvilleNorth Carolina2025 minutes
GastoniaNorth Carolina2635 minutes
LincolntonNorth Carolina3140 minutes
SalisburyNorth Carolina4145 minutes

Transportation and Connectivity in Huntersville, North Carolina

Transportation Details
Airport NameCharlotte Douglas International Airport
IATA CodeCLT
PortNot Applicable
Major HighwaysInterstate 77, Interstate 485 (nearby), NC Highway 73, NC Highway 115
Train/Amtrak ServiceNearest Amtrak station in Charlotte
Local Bus/Transit ServiceCharlotte Area Transit System (CATS) and regional transit services
  • Interstate 77 is the primary north-south corridor connecting Huntersville with Charlotte, Statesville, and the Lake Norman region.
  • Interstate 485 provides access to Charlotte's outer beltway and major employment and shopping centers.
  • North Carolina Highway 73 links Huntersville with Concord, Mount Holly, and western Mecklenburg County.
  • North Carolina Highway 115 serves local traffic between Huntersville, Cornelius, and Charlotte.
  • Charlotte Douglas International Airport and CATS regional transit services provide convenient air and public transportation connections.

What are top Places to Visit in Huntersville, North Carolina

Landmark Name Type
Discovery Place Kids–HuntersvilleChildren's Museum
Latta Nature PreserveNature Preserve
Historic Rural HillHistoric Site
Carolina Raptor CenterWildlife Center
Lake NormanLake
Birkdale VillageShopping & Entertainment District
North Mecklenburg ParkCommunity Park
Joe Gibbs Racing ShopMotorsports Attraction
Ramsey Creek ParkLakeside Park
Latta Plantation Nature CenterNature Center

Colleges and Universities in Huntersville, North Carolina

Institution Name Type Level Notable For
Central Piedmont Community College – Merancas CampusPublicCommunity CollegeCareer training and university transfer programs
University of North Carolina at CharlottePublicUniversityEngineering, business, and research
Davidson CollegePrivateUniversityLiberal arts and undergraduate education
Johnson C. Smith UniversityPrivateUniversityLiberal arts and historically Black education
Charlotte-Mecklenburg SchoolsPublicK–12 DistrictPrimary and secondary public education

Waterbodies in Huntersville, North Carolina

Lake Norman, Mountain Island Lake, Catawba River, McDowell Creek, Torrence Creek, Gar Creek, Hicks Creek, Ramsey Creek

Golf Courses in Huntersville, North Carolina

NorthStone Country Club, Skybrook Golf Club, Birkdale Golf Club, Highland Creek Golf Club, Verdict Ridge Golf & Country Club, Cowans Ford Golf Club

Huntersville, North Carolina — Key Historical Facts

  • Huntersville was established during the nineteenth century and officially incorporated as a town in 1873 after the arrival of the Atlantic, Tennessee and Ohio Railroad.
  • The community was named after local landowner and cotton farmer Robert Boston Hunter, whose family played an important role in the area's early development.
  • For many years, agriculture and rail transportation formed the backbone of the local economy before suburban growth accelerated during the late twentieth century.
  • The development of Lake Norman and the rapid expansion of the Charlotte metropolitan area transformed Huntersville into one of North Carolina's fastest-growing communities.
  • Today, Huntersville is known for its family-friendly neighborhoods, outdoor recreation, motorsports attractions, and convenient location near Charlotte and Lake Norman.

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