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Biltmore Forest

North Carolina · 1,409 residents · 2.91 sq mi
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Biltmore Forest is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $164,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 84% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,022,700. With a median age of 55.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 190% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
84% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,409
−2%since 2000
from 1,440 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
55.7
+14%since 2000
from 48.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Biltmore Forest
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 52.6%(37)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.6%(65)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147%(99)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.7%(81)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.1%(43)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 344.4%(62)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 447.5%(105)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413.4%(189)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415%(212)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7420.2%(285)
US avg: 10%
75 to 8413.3%(187)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3.1%(44)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$164,000
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $119,526 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$114,514
+35%since 2000
from $85,044 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
79.9%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services16.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10%
Information5.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,022,700
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,104
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,036 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
93.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 92.7% in 2000
6.6% rent
Afford Score
6.2
+3%since 2009
from 6.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Biltmore Forest on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(1,427)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(1,315)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(38)
Asian1.1%(15)
Other1.2%(17)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.4%(6)
Asian origin
Chinese1.3%(22)
Japanese0.1%(2)
Ancestry
English25.8%(433)
German18.6%(312)
Irish7.4%(125)
Italian6.2%(104)
Scottish5.8%(98)
American5.1%(86)
British3.6%(61)
Scotch-Irish3.3%(56)
Swedish1.9%(32)
French1.8%(31)
Romanian0.8%(14)
Welsh0.8%(14)
+ 11 more ancestry groups with data
Polish0.8%(13)
Norwegian0.7%(12)
Slovak0.7%(11)
Russian0.6%(10)
Ukrainian0.5%(9)
Dutch0.4%(7)
Lithuanian0.4%(7)
Danish0.3%(5)
Greek0.3%(5)
Austrian0.1%(2)
Swiss0.1%(2)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
84.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 98.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
43.8%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 33.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+61%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 45.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
62.1%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.0%
−94.5 ptssince 2013
from 96.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married25.4%(168)
Married69.7%(461)
Widowed1.7%(11)
Divorced3.2%(21)
Women 15+
Never married24.6%(182)
Married64.4%(477)
Widowed6.5%(48)
Divorced4.6%(34)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Biltmore Forest, North Carolina?

Biltmore Forest, North Carolina has about 1,409 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Biltmore Forest, North Carolina?

The typical household in Biltmore Forest, North Carolina earns about $164,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Biltmore Forest, North Carolina expensive?

In Biltmore Forest, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $1,022,700, and the typical rent is about $1,104 a month.

How educated are people in Biltmore Forest, North Carolina?

About 84.3% of adults age 25 and over in Biltmore Forest, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Biltmore Forest, North Carolina?

About 2.6% of people in Biltmore Forest, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Biltmore Forest, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Biltmore Forest, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 82 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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