Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Fletcher, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,098

Median Agei

41.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

80.6%6,528

Hispanic/Latino

8.5%686

Asian

3.9%314

Two or More

2.9%238

Black

2.5%203

Other

1.5%125

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.5%216

High School Diploma

19.9%1,218

Some College (<1 yr)

4.7%285

Some College (1+ yr)

18.9%1,154

Associate's Degree

7.8%478

Bachelor's Degree

29.7%1,817

Master's Degree

7.9%484

Professional Degree

1.6%100

Doctorate

0.5%31

HS or Higher

94.6%

BA or Higher

39.8%

Graduate+

10.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$331,100

Median Renti

$1,484

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

85.3%2,878

Renter-Occupied

14.7%494

Total Units

3,628

Homeownership

85.3%

Vacancy Rate

7.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.2%120

$50K–$100K

2.1%60

$100K–$150K

1.2%35

$150K–$200K

4.1%119

$200K–$300K

28.9%831

$300K–$500K

49%1,410

$500K–$1M

9.8%282

$1M+

0.7%21

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

135

$1,500–$2,000

131

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.8%30

2010–2019

16.1%585

2000–2009

38.5%1,395

1990–1999

18.2%659

1980–1989

11.5%419

1970–1979

9.3%339

1960–1969

3.5%126

1939 or earlier

2.1%75

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

48.3%1,627

Electricity

42.8%1,444

Bottled/LP Gas

2.6%89

Fuel Oil

1.8%62

No Fuel

1.7%59

Solar

1.5%52

Wood

1.2%39

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$75,272

Mean Household Incomei

$88,594

Per Capita Incomei

$37,486

Poverty Ratei

7.3%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

4,296

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.1%103

$10K–$15K

1.8%62

$15K–$20K

3.1%104

$20K–$25K

1.7%57

$25K–$30K

2.7%90

$30K–$35K

4.3%145

$35K–$40K

4.3%146

$40K–$45K

3.8%128

$45K–$50K

5.2%175

$50K–$60K

8.4%283

$60K–$75K

11.5%388

$75K–$100K

16.5%555

$100K–$125K

7.8%264

$125K–$150K

13.2%444

$150K–$200K

6%203

$200K+

6.7%225

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers4 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 812 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

83010.2%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

117

Philippines

Poland

India

Korea

China

Canada

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,116

Avg. Commutei

23.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,165

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

493(7.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.1%Insured

10.9%Uninsured