Mills River is a town located in Henderson County, North Carolina. Mills River has a 2025 population of 7,463. Mills River is currently growing at a rate of 0.85% annually and its population has increased by 4.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,148 in 2020.
The average household income in Mills River is $106,531 with a poverty rate of 2.01%.The median age in Mills River is 46.6 years: 46.2 years for males, and 47.1 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Mills River includes 85.99% White, 5.13% Asian, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 6,203 | 85.99% |
Asian | 370 | 5.13% |
Two or more races | 313 | 4.34% |
Black or African American | 215 | 2.98% |
Other race | 77 | 1.07% |
Native American | 36 | 0.5% |
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Separated
Never Married
Mills River's average per capita income is $51,875. Household income levels show a median of $88,359. The poverty rate stands at 2.01%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $128,917 | - |
Families | $117,171 | $123,111 |
Households | $88,359 | $106,531 |
Non Families | $43,333 | $52,245 |
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