Royal Pines, North Carolina facts for kids
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Royal Pines, 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 | 2.72 sq mi (7.04 km2) |
| • Land | 2.71 sq mi (7.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,503 ft (763 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,127 |
| • Density | 1,520.63/sq mi (587.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28704
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| Area code(s) | 828 |
| FIPS code | 37-58260 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403497 |
Royal Pines is a special kind of community in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially governed as one. The government counts its population for the census. In 2010, about 4,272 people lived there. Royal Pines is also part of the larger Asheville area.
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Geography of Royal Pines
Royal Pines is located in a beautiful part of North Carolina. It has natural borders and is close to a major city.
Where is Royal Pines Located?
To the west, Royal Pines is next to U.S. Route 25A. This road also marks the edge of Asheville. To the northeast, the community is bordered by Mills Gap Road.
Brown Mountain's Role
Right in the middle of Royal Pines is a place called Brown Mountain. This mountain stands tall at about 2,996 feet (913 meters) high. It's a key natural feature of the area.
Size of the Area
The United States Census Bureau says that Royal Pines covers a total area of about 7.0 square kilometers (2.7 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.
People of Royal Pines
Learning about the people who live in Royal Pines helps us understand the community. The population changes over time.
Population Count
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| 2020 | 4,127 | — | |
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In the year 2000, there were 5,334 people living in Royal Pines. These people lived in 2,133 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 1,540 of these households were families.
Community Life
Many households in Royal Pines were married couples living together. About 34% of households had children under 18 living with them. This shows it's a place where many families grow up.
Age Groups
The people in Royal Pines come from all age groups. In 2000, about 24.3% of the population was under 18 years old. About 12.3% were 65 years or older. The average age in the community was 40 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Royal Pines (Carolina del Norte) para niños
