Avery Creek, North Carolina facts for kids
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Avery Creek, North Carolina
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Location in Buncombe County and the state of North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Buncombe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.73 sq mi (4.49 km2) |
| • Land | 1.73 sq mi (4.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,231 ft (680 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,241 |
| • Density | 1,293.88/sq mi (499.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28704
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| Area code(s) | 828 |
| FIPS code | 37-02760 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2402655 |
Avery Creek is a small community in Buncombe County, North Carolina, in the United States. It is called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. In 2020, about 2,241 people lived there. Avery Creek is also part of the larger Asheville area.
Geography
Avery Creek is located in the southern part of Buncombe County. The main road that goes through the community is North Carolina Highway 191. This road is also known as Brevard Road.
If you travel north on Highway 191, you will reach downtown Asheville in about 11 miles (18 km). If you go south, you will arrive in Hendersonville in about 13 miles (21 km).
Another important road is North Carolina Highway 146, or Long Shoals Road. This road goes east from Avery Creek. It leads to Interstate 26 in about 1.6 miles (2.6 km). Further east, about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) away, is the Skyland neighborhood of Asheville.
The U.S. Census Bureau says that the Avery Creek area covers about 4.5 square kilometers (1.7 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population Information
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| 2020 | 2,241 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 1,405 people living in Avery Creek. These people lived in 561 households, and 414 of these were families. By 2020, the population had grown to 2,241 people.
The average household in 2000 had about 2.5 people. The average family had about 2.9 people.
The population was spread out in terms of age. In 2000:
- About 22.5% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 7.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 32.0% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 26.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 12.0% were 65 years or older.
The median age for people in Avery Creek was 39 years old. This means half the people were younger than 39 and half were older.
See also
In Spanish: Avery Creek para niños
