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 a small community located in Henderson County, North Carolina, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area the U.S. Census Bureau uses for statistics, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. In 2020, about 2,257 people lived in Fruitland.
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History of Fruitland
The community of Fruitland got its name because of the many apple orchards that grew near where the town first started. A post office was opened in Fruitland in 1883. This helped the community grow and connect with other places. The post office stayed open for many years, until 1906.
Geography of Fruitland
Fruitland is located in the northeastern part of Henderson County. It is about 7 miles (11 kilometers) northeast of Hendersonville. Hendersonville is the main town and county seat of Henderson County.
Location and Roads
U.S. Route 64 runs along the southern edge of Fruitland. This road can take you west to Hendersonville. If you go northeast on Route 64, you will reach Bat Cave about 8 miles (13 kilometers) away. The city of Asheville is about 19 miles (31 kilometers) to the northwest, which you can reach by taking Terrys Gap Road.
Area and Water
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the total area of Fruitland is about 8.07 square miles (20.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.08 square kilometers), is water.
Population in Fruitland
The population of Fruitland has changed over the years. In 2010, the community had 2,031 people living there. By the year 2020, the population had grown to 2,257 people. This information comes from the U.S. Decennial Census, which counts the population every ten years.
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| 2020 | 2,257 | — | |
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See also
In Spanish: Fruitland (Carolina del Norte) para niños
