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Fletcher

North Carolina · 7,987 residents · 6.333 sq mi
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Fletcher has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,007. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 91% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $232,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,987
+91%since 2000
from 4,185 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,261 / sq mi
+91%since 2000
from 661 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
+16%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K4K5K7K9K1990201020202024Fletcher
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,007
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,426 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,931
+55%since 2000
from $20,607 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.4%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.9%
US avg: 10%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$232,800
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $123,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,108
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $508 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
23.5% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+38%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(6,163)
Black5.2%(419)
Hispanic / Latino10%(801)
Asian3%(236)
Other1.5%(121)
Diversity Score43.9%(3,507)
Diversity Score
44
+197%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 27.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+55%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.1%
−12.1 ptssince 2011
from 72.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.1%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
55.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.2%
−77.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fletcher, North Carolina?

Fletcher, North Carolina has about 7,987 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fletcher, North Carolina earns about $62,007 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 $232,800, and the typical rent is about $1,108 a month.

How educated are people in Fletcher, North Carolina?

About 32.7% 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 7.9% 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 5,200 residents, a change of about 187 percent over that period.

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

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