Fairview, North Carolina

Fairview: Township in Buncombe County, North Carolina

About

Fairview is a township located in the county of Buncombe in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,324 and a population density of 206 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,984 inhabitants.

Fairview locator map
Location of Fairview on North Carolina map.

Quick Facts about Fairview

Population : 3,984 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : North Carolina (United States)
County : Buncombe County
Postal code : 28730
Area : 16.12 km2
Altitude : 2,208 feet / 673 meters
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 10:32:41 (14th October 2024)
Density : 247 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 16.57% (2010-2020)
Buncombe County North Carolina incorporated and unincorporated areas Fairview highlighted locator map image
Buncombe County North Carolina incorporated and unincorporated areas Fairview highlighted
Buncombe County North Carolina incorporated and unincorporated areas Fairview highlighted locator map image

Geography

Fairview is located at 35°30'50"N 82°23'45"W (35.5140100, -82.3959500).

Fairview map

Demographics

The population of Fairview increased by 16.57% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 3,324 - census
2011 3,404 2.35% estimation process
2012 3,461 1.65% estimation process
2013 3,521 1.7% estimation process
2014 3,600 2.19% estimation process
2015 3,669 1.88% estimation process
2016 3,698 0.78% estimation process
2017 3,771 1.94% estimation process
2018 3,839 1.77% estimation process
2019 3,900 1.56% estimation process
2020 3,984 2.11% estimation process

Fairview zip code is 28730. County name: Buncombe, County fips: 37021

People born in Fairview (1)

American racing driver Bosco Lowe was born in Fairview

Schools in Fairview

College & universities near Fairview, NC

Code Name City ZIP
199865 Warren Wilson College Swannanoa (NC) 28778-2099

Stations (4)

Amtrak & bus stations near Fairview, 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
GAS Gastonia 350 Hancock Street RAIL

Post offices near Fairview

Post Office Name City ZIP
Fairview Post Office Fairview (NC) 28730

Other places with the same name (20)

Other cities in Buncombe County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Buncombe County , NC.

City Name Population Title
Asheville 92,852 The most populous city in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
Wilson 49,479 The most populous city in 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
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

Fairview distances to largest North Carolina cities