Asheville Buncombe County, North Carolina
Asheville: County seat of Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States
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Asheville is a city located in the county of Buncombe in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 83,393 and a population density of 701 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 92,852 inhabitants.
The city was created 224 years ago in 1796.
Geography
Asheville is located at 35°36'3"N 82°33'14"W (35.6009500, -82.5540200).
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Weather
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Asheville Quick Facts
| Population : | 92,852 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Buncombe County |
| Different from : | Asheboro |
| Head of government : | mayor |
| Phone Area Codes : | 828 |
| Area : | 118.9 km2 |
| Official name : | Asheville |
| Named for : | Samuel Ashe |
| Altitude : | 2,133 feet / 650 meters |
| Capital city : | Asheville is capital of Buncombe County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1797 (224 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time : | 07:45:44 (23rd October 2021) |
| Postal code : | 28801 |
| Density : | 781 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 10.19% (2010-2020) |
| Weather : | 68℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
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Demographics
The population of Asheville increased by 10.19% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 83,393 | - | census |
| 2011 | 84,457 | 1.26% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 85,321 | 1.01% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 86,355 | 1.2% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 87,837 | 1.69% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 89,374 | 1.72% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 91,123 | 1.92% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 91,748 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 92,630 | 0.95% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 92,870 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 92,852 | -0.02% | estimation process |
Local Places in Asheville
1 The City of Asheville, North Carolina
Address: 70 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC 28801 ➦ Show Map
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2 Asheville Mayors Office
Address: 70 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC 28801 ➦ Show Map
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3 Asheville Public Works & Development Services Department
Address: 161 S Charlotte St, Asheville, NC 28801 ➦ Show Map
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4 Biltmore Forest Town Administration
Address: 355 Vanderbilt Rd, Asheville, NC 28803 ➦ Show Map
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5 Biltmore Forest Town Hall
Address: 355 Vanderbilt Rd, Asheville, NC 28803 ➦ Show Map
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6 Asheville City Manager
Address: 70 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC 28801 ➦ Show Map
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7 The City of Asheville - Human Resources Department
Address: 70 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC 28801 ➦ Show Map
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8 Asheville City Hall, 5th Floor Conference Room
Address: 70 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC 28801 ➦ Show Map
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9 Asheville City Hall
Address: Asheville, NC 28801 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Asheville (177)
People born in Asheville, including Confederate military officer in the Civil War Zebulon Baird Vance, politician Horace R. Kornegay, singer Roberta Flack, you can see a list of people who born in Asheville.
- Sierra McCormick (American actress and model) she was born in 28/10/1997
- Thomas Wolfe (American writer) he was born in 03/10/1900
- Jermaine Dupri (American record producer, rapper, record executive and DJ from Georgia) he was born in 23/09/1972
- Murphy Anderson (Comic artist) he was born in 09/07/1926
- Bellamy Young (American actress) she was born in 19/02/1970
- Barbara Loden (American actress and director) she was born in 08/07/1932
- Dorothy Hansine Andersen (American physician) she was born in 15/05/1901
- Kenneth Noland (American artist (1924–2010)) he was born in 10/04/1924
- Crezdon Butler (American football player, cornerback) he was born in 26/05/1987
- Warren Haynes (American rock and blues guitarist, vocalist and songwriter) he was born in 06/04/1960
- Bill Hendon (American politician (1944-2018)) he was born in 09/11/1944
- Dan K. Moore (American politician (1906-1986)) he was born in 02/04/1906
- Charles Frazier (American writer) he was born in 04/11/1950
- Edward Johnston Alexander (botanist (1901-1985)) he was born in 31/07/1901
- Franklin Graham (Christian evangelist and missionary, son of Billy Graham) he was born in 14/07/1952
- Robert Rice Reynolds (American politician (1884-1963)) he was born in 18/06/1884
- Robb dePeyster Tytus (American archaeologist) he was born in 02/02/1876
- George A. Shuford (US politician (1895-1962)) he was born in 05/09/1895
Schools in Asheville
College & universities near Asheville, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 455910 | Center for Massage | Asheville (NC) | 28801 |
| 455178 | Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts | Asheville (NC) | 28801 |
| 199111 | University of North Carolina at Asheville | Asheville (NC) | 28804-8510 |
| 197887 | Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College | Asheville (NC) | 28801-4897 |
| 460765 | Carolina College of Hair Design | Asheville (NC) | 28806-2711 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Asheville, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRV | Greenville | 1120 West Washington Street | RAIL |
| SPB | Spartanburg | 290 Magnolia St | RAIL |
| CSN | Clemson | Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Asheville
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Ashevill Post Office | Asheville (NC) | 28801 |
| Gra Post Office | Asheville (NC) | 28804 |
| London Rd Annex Post Office | Asheville (NC) | 28803 |
| West Ashevill Post Office | Asheville (NC) | 28806 |
| Oteen Post Office | Asheville (NC) | 28805 |
Other places with the same name (1)
Other cities in Buncombe County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Buncombe County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson | 49,479 | City in and county seat of Wilson County, North Carolina |
| Albemarle | 16,344 | City in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States |
| Black Mountain | 8,256 | Town in North Carolina, USA |
| Woodfin | 6,679 | City in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Walkertown | 5,290 | City in Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Swannanoa | 4,576 | Township in Buncombe County, North Carolina |
| Royal Pines | 4,272 | Township in Buncombe County, North Carolina |
| Weaverville | 4,039 | Town in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Fairview | 3,984 | Township in Buncombe County, North Carolina |
| Avery Creek | 1,950 | Township in Buncombe County, North Carolina |
| Biltmore Forest | 1,431 | Town of the United States |
| Bent Creek | 1,287 | Census-designated place in Buncombe County, North Carolina |
| Montreat | 939 | Town |
Distance to Other Cities
Asheville distances to largest North Carolina cities