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Fletcher

North Carolina · 7,187 residents · 6.333 sq mi
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Fletcher has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,850. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 72% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $188,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,187
+72%since 2000
from 4,185 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,135 / sq mi
+72%since 2000
from 661 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.2
+9%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K4K5K7K9K1990201020202024Fletcher
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,850
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,426 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,795
+25%since 2000
from $20,607 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$188,900
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $123,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $508 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
63.7%
−20.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
18.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+37%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(3,878)
Black3.3%(138)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(65)
Asian1.2%(52)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.8%(618)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(6,165)
Black4.1%(293)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(346)
Asian3%(218)
Other0.2%(12)
Diversity Score28.3%(2,036)
Diversity Score
28
+92%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 27.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+79%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.4%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
56.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
10.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fletcher, North Carolina?

Fletcher, North Carolina has about 7,187 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fletcher, North Carolina?

The typical household in Fletcher, North Carolina earns about $50,850 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fletcher, North Carolina expensive?

In Fletcher, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $188,900, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Fletcher, North Carolina?

About 33.6% of adults age 25 and over in Fletcher, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fletcher, North Carolina?

About 9.2% of people in Fletcher, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fletcher, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Fletcher, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,400 residents, a change of about 158 percent over that period.

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