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 | 6.22 sq mi (16.12 km2) |
| • Land | 6.22 sq mi (16.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,274 ft (693 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,771 |
| • Density | 445.21/sq mi (171.91/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 | 2402473 |
Fairview is a small community in Buncombe County, North Carolina, in the United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. In 2020, about 2,771 people lived there. Fairview is also part of the larger Asheville metropolitan area.
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History of Fairview
Fairview has a rich history, with several important buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the William Nelson Camp Jr. House, the John A. Lanning House, the Dr. Cireo McAfee McCracken House, and Sherrill's Inn. These places are recognized for their historical importance.
One of the first recorded land purchases in the area happened on November 27, 1793. A person named Martin Gash bought 76 acres of land near a stream called Cripple Creek (which is now known as Gash's Creek). The land had marshy areas that attracted buffalo, and these areas had to be drained before the land could be used.
Geography and Location
Fairview is located in the southeastern part of Buncombe County. It sits along U.S. Route 74A, also known as Charlotte Highway.
The community is about 11 miles (18 km) southeast of downtown Asheville. It's also about 16 miles (26 km) northwest of Lake Lure, a popular spot. According to the United States Census Bureau, Fairview covers a total area of about 6.22 square miles (16.1 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
People of Fairview
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| 2020 | 2,771 | — | |
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Every ten years, the United States government conducts a census to count everyone living in the country. This helps us understand how communities are growing and changing.
Fairview's Population in 2020
The most recent census in 2020 showed that 2,771 people lived in Fairview. There were 1,030 households, and 716 of these were families.
The table below shows the different racial groups living in Fairview according to the 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% |
See also
- In Spanish: Fairview (condado de Buncombe) para niños
