Fruitland, Henderson County, North Carolina facts for kids
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Fruitland, Henderson County,
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 Fruitland, Henderson County, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Fruitland, Henderson County, North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Henderson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.07 sq mi (20.91 km2) |
| • Land | 8.04 sq mi (20.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,556 ft (779 m) |
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| • Total | 2,257 |
| • Density | 280.65/sq mi (108.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 828 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584318 |
| FIPS code | 37-25160 |
Fruitland is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Henderson County, North Carolina, United States. Its population was 2,031 as of the 2010 census.
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History
A post office called Fruitland was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1906. The community was named for apple orchards near the original town site.
Geography
Fruitland is in northeastern Henderson County, 7 miles (11 km) northeast of Hendersonville, the county seat. U.S. Route 64 runs along the southern edge of the CDP, leading west to Hendersonville and northeast 8 miles (13 km) to Bat Cave. Asheville is 19 miles (31 km) to the northwest via Terrys Gap Road.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Fruitland CDP has a total area of 8.1 square miles (20.9 km2), of which 0.03 square miles (0.07 km2), or 0.35%, are water.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 2,257 | — | |
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See also
In Spanish: Fruitland (Carolina del Norte) para niños
