Balfour, North Carolina facts for kids
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Balfour, North Carolina
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Location of Balfour, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Henderson |
| Named for | William Balfour Troy |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.62 sq mi (4.21 km2) |
| • Land | 1.62 sq mi (4.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,333 ft (711 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,335 |
| • Density | 822.55/sq mi (317.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
28791
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| Area code(s) | 828 |
| FIPS code | 37-03220 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2402660 |
Balfour is a small community in Henderson County, North Carolina, in the United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government counts as a community for statistics, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
In 2020, about 1,335 people lived in Balfour. It is part of the larger Asheville area.
History of Balfour
Balfour has had a post office since 1893. This means people have been sending and receiving mail there for a long time!
The community got its name from Captain William Balfour Troy. He was the first owner of the land where Balfour is located today.
Where is Balfour?
Balfour is in a great spot in North Carolina. To the south, it borders Hendersonville, North Carolina, which is the main town of Henderson County. To the north, you'll find Mountain Home, North Carolina.
The main road through Balfour is U.S. Route 25 Business. This road goes south into Hendersonville. If you go north about 4 miles (6.4 km), you can reach Interstate 26 and US 25. The city of Asheville is about 21 miles (34 km) north of Balfour.
Balfour covers an area of about 1.62 square miles (4.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. A small stream called Mud Creek flows along the eastern side of Balfour. Mud Creek eventually flows into the French Broad River.
People of Balfour
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| 2020 | 1,335 | — | |
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According to the census from 2000, there were about 1,200 people living in Balfour. These people lived in 481 homes.
The community is made up of people from different backgrounds. Most residents were White, with smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian people. Some residents were also of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
The average age of people in Balfour in 2000 was 42 years old. This means it's a community with a mix of younger and older residents.
See also
In Spanish: Balfour (Carolina del Norte) para niños
