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Asheville, NC

Founded 1797Buncombe CountyElev. 650 m
Population
94,369
Median home
$411,000
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
36
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Asheville

Asheville is home to roughly 94,369 residents. Asheville was founded in 1797 and sits in Buncombe County. The median age is 40.7 and the median household income is $67,221. Homes carry a median value of $411,000, and about 50% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (78.4%). Around 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 18 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
94,369
Median age
40.7
Median household income
$67,221
Per-capita income
$41,818
Poverty rate
14.6%
High-school grad or higher
93.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
52%
Unemployment
4%
Avg. commute
18 min
Work from home
18.7%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White78.4%
Hispanic or Latino7.1%
Black9.7%
Asian1.3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts46.6%
Service19.2%
Sales & office18.6%
Production, transportation & material moving9.3%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$411,000
Median gross rent
$1,303/mo
Owner-occupied
50.3%
Median year built
1980
Households
38,049
Avg. household size
2.39

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Asheville has 36 public schools — 17 elementary, 6 middle, 9 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 7 schools
Reading53%
Math33%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Asheville HighHighGrades 9–12
Early CollegeHighGrades 9–13
Erwin HighHighGrades 9–12
Middle CollegeHighGrades 11–13
Nesbitt Discovery AcademyHighGrades 9–12
Reynolds HighHighGrades 9–12
Roberson HighHighGrades 9–12
School of Inquiry and Life SciencesHighGrades 9–12
The Franklin School of InnovationHighGrades 5–12charter
Asheville MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Eblen IntermediateMiddleGrades 5–6
Erwin MiddleMiddleGrades 7–8
Koontz IntermediateMiddleGrades 5–6
Montford North Star AcademyMiddleGrades 6–8

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime125% above national
Asheville867
North Carolina404
United States386
↑ 11% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime134% above national
Asheville4,573
North Carolina2,114
United States1,952
↓ 28% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Asheville Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Asheville.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Buncombe County
LightningVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LandslideRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
DroughtRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Asheville is in Buncombe County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Asheville was founded in 1797 and sits in Buncombe County. Elevation ~650 m.

Population trend
95K82K94,36920102024
Map of Asheville
Asheville, NC
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Historic places

73 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 1 National Historic Landmark.

Wolfe, Thomas, HouseBryan, William Jennings, HouseReynolds HouseChurch of the RedeemerReynolds, Dr. Carl V., HouseDemens-Rumbough-Crawley HouseBuncombe County CourthouseAsheville Transfer and Storage Company Building
Notable people from Asheville
Thomas WolfeKenneth NolandSierra McCormickJermaine DupriBellamy YoungDorothy Hansine AndersenBarbara LodenMadison CawthornKarl AndersonFranklin Graham
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Nearby cities
Hickory (70 mi)Gastonia (80 mi)Cornelius (94 mi)Huntersville (95 mi)Statesville (95 mi)Mooresville (97 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Asheville, NC (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Asheville, North Carolina.

Elliot Lontrel Young, 47
Asheville · Buncombe County · 28804
AKA Elliot Young, Elliot Loutrel Young
Mark W King, 68
Asheville · Buncombe County · 28801
AKA Mark Wayne King
Marvin L King, 70
Asheville · Buncombe County · 28805
AKA Marvin King, Marvin Lee King
Edward William Clark, 82
Asheville · Buncombe County · 28805
Kenneth Joshua Jones, 38
Asheville · Buncombe County · 28803
Joshua Wade Wilson, 39
Asheville · Buncombe County · 28806
AKA Josh Wade Wilson, Joshua Wilson
Jose Iii Lopez, 48
Asheville · Buncombe County · 28803
AKA Jose Lopez
Joseph M Johnson, 32
Asheville · Buncombe County · 28801
AKA Joseph Michael Johnson
Joel Clay Johnson, 58
Asheville · Buncombe County · 28803
AKA Joel C Johnson
Charles Nixon James, 69
Asheville · Buncombe County · 28805
AKA Charles N James
Matthew D Thomas, 46
Asheville · Buncombe County · 28805
AKA Matthew David Thomas
Matthew P James, 42
Asheville · Buncombe County · 28805
AKA Matthew James, Matthew Porter James
Kevin Damain Jones, 34
Asheville · Buncombe County · 28803
AKA Kevin Demain Ajones, Kevin Damian Jones
Carlos E Sanchez, 36ABSCONDER
Asheville · 28806
AKA Carlos Sanchez, Carlos Everett Sanchez
Carlos Everett Sanchez, 36
Asheville · Buncombe County · 28806
AKA Carlos E Sanchez
Carnell Lavance Moore, 69
Asheville · Buncombe County · 28801
AKA Cornell La Vance Moore, Cornell Lavance Moore

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Asheville — frequently asked

What is the population of Asheville, North Carolina?
Asheville has a population of about 94,369, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Asheville?
The median home value in Asheville is $411,000, and the median gross rent is $1,303/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Asheville safe? What is the crime rate?
Asheville Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 867 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Asheville face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Buncombe County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including lightning, cold wave, ice storm.
How many schools are in Asheville?
Asheville has 36 public schools (17 elementary, 6 middle, 9 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Asheville?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Asheville. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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