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The City of Asheville had a population of 94,535 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Asheville ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in North Carolina. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Asheville is located at latitude 35.6009 and longitude -82.554 in Buncombe County. The formal boundaries for the City of Asheville encompass a land area of 45.31 sq. miles and a water area of 0.39 sq. miles. Buncombe County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The City of Asheville has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Asheville is located within , a minor civil division (MCD) of Buncombe County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 94,535 (100%) |
| Population Density | 2,079 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 35 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $71,102 |
| Per Capita Income | $45,430 |
| Median Home Value | $440,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 50,034 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 19,413 (38.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 17,981 (35.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 12,640 (25.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 37,394 |
| Average Household Size | 2.43 |
| Family Households | 18,493 (49.5%) |
The table below compares Asheville to the other 776 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in North Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 11 | 99th |
| Population Density | # 32 | 96th |
| Median Household Income | # 274 | 65th |
| Per Capita Income | # 139 | 82nd |
| Diversity Index | # 485 | 38th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
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