Fairview, Buncombe County, North Carolina facts for kids
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Fairview, 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 | 6.2 sq mi (16.1 km2) |
| • Land | 6.2 sq mi (16.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,208 ft (673 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 2,678 |
| • Density | 430/sq mi (166.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28730
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| FIPS code | 37-22440 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1020197 |
Fairview is a census-designated place (CDP) in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 2,678 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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History
The William Nelson Camp, Jr., House, John A. Lanning House, Dr. Cireo McAfee McCracken House, and Sherrill's Inn are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Martin Gash bought 76 acres on Cripple Creek (later Gash's Creek) on November 27, 1793. Marshes which attracted buffalo had to be drained in order to use the land.
Geography
Fairview is located in southeastern Buncombe County along U.S. Route 74A (Charlotte Highway). It is 11 miles (18 km) southeast of downtown Asheville and 16 miles (26 km) northwest of Lake Lure.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 6.2 square miles (16.1 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 2,461 | 88.81% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 53 | 1.91% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.18% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.65% |
| Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.14% |
| Other/Mixed | 135 | 4.87% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 95 | 3.43% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,771 people, 1,030 households, and 716 families residing in the CDP.
See also
In Spanish: Fairview (condado de Buncombe) para niños
