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Woodfin, 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 | 9.56 sq mi (24.77 km2) | |
| • Land | 9.19 sq mi (23.80 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.38 sq mi (0.97 km2) | |
| Elevation | 2,113 ft (644 m) | |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 6,123 | |
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(2019)
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6,717 | |
| • Density | 730.98/sq mi (282.24/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| FIPS code | 37-75280 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1023311 | |
Woodfin is a town in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 6,123 as of the 2010 census. It is part of the Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town is named for Nicholas Washington Woodfin, a renowned lawyer and statesman of early North Carolina, under whom Governor Zebulon Vance clerked as an attorney. Woodfin is the only municipality bearing the name Woodfin in the United States. The town was incorporated in 1971, although the community itself dates back to at least the mid-19th century.
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History
The town's history is closely tied to manufacturing. Much of the remaining early housing stock is characteristic of early 20th century mill villages. Many neighborhoods within the community bear names tied to the industry, such as "Martel Village" and "Company Bottom". The decline of American industry in the 1970s and '80s brought a decline to the economy of Woodfin as well. The loss of many manufacturing jobs led to a decline in population and property values. Starting in the 1990s, however, the town has experienced new residential growth, due primarily to the influx of new residents to western North Carolina. Woodfin's economy today is a mix of large- and small-scale manufacturing, combined with a variety of residential and commercial districts. It is the 115th largest municipality in the state.
North Carolina Electrical Power Company Electric Generating Plant was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.
Geography
Woodfin is located in central Buncombe County, bordering the north side of the city of Asheville.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town of Woodfin has a total area of 9.2 square miles (23.8 km2), of which 8.8 square miles (22.8 km2) is land and 0.42 square miles (1.1 km2), or 4.47%, is water. The French Broad River flows through the western part of the town.
Public services and utilities
Sewer services are provided by the Metropolitan Sewerage District of Buncombe County.
Water services are provided by one of three water systems that serve various parts of Woodfin: Woodfin Water District, Asheville Water Authority, and Weaverville Water Department.
Town services include police, sanitation, street maintenance and construction, planning and zoning, animal control, street lighting, parks and recreation, and administration. Fire services are provided by one of three Fire Service Districts.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 3,260 | — | |
| 1990 | 2,736 | −16.1% | |
| 2000 | 3,162 | 15.6% | |
| 2010 | 6,123 | 93.6% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 6,717 | 9.7% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 6,239 | 78.62% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 415 | 5.23% |
| Native American | 29 | 0.37% |
| Asian | 137 | 1.73% |
| Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.13% |
| Other/Mixed | 389 | 4.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 717 | 9.03% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 7,936 people, 2,495 households, and 1,390 families residing in the town.
Images for kids
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Nicholas Washington Woodfin
See also
In Spanish: Woodfin (Carolina del Norte) para niños
