Buncombe County, county in North Carolina, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 263,477 inhabitants. The county was created 232 years ago in 1791. Its county seat is Asheville.
There are 14 city/town in Buncombe County, NC. The largest city of Buncombe County is Asheville with a population of 92,852. Other cities include, Wilson population 49,479, Albemarle population 16,344, Black Mountain population 8,256, Woodfin population 6,679
Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Buncombe County encapsulates both the natural splendor and cultural vibrancy of Western North Carolina. Its unique cities provide glimpses into the region’s storied past and promising future.
The lively city of Asheville anchors the county as an urban oasis renowned for its thriving arts scene, farm-to-table dining, and backdrop of the regal Blue Ridge Mountains. The vibrant college town of Weaverville borders rolling hills to the north.
Following the French Broad River north leads to the historic river town of Marshall, filled with art galleries, studios, and remnants of its days as a thriving railroad hub. To the south, the quaint village of Black Mountain exudes small-town charm and artistic flair.
Tucked away in the Pisgah National Forest, little known towns like Alexander retain their rural roots and friendly community spirit. From the energetic pulse of Asheville to remote mountain hamlets, Buncombe County’s diverse cities and towns encapsulate the essence of life in Western North Carolina.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Buncombe County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Albemarle | City in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States | 16,344 |
Asheville | The most populous city in Buncombe County, North Carolina. | 92,852 |
Avery Creek | Township in Buncombe County, North Carolina | 1,950 |
Bent Creek | Census-designated place in Buncombe County, North Carolina | 1,287 |
Biltmore Forest | Town of the United States | 1,431 |
Black Mountain | Town in North Carolina, USA | 8,256 |
Fairview | Township in Buncombe County, North Carolina | 3,984 |
Montreat | Town | 939 |
Royal Pines | Township in Buncombe County, North Carolina | 4,272 |
Swannanoa | Township in Buncombe County, North Carolina | 4,576 |
Walkertown | City in Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States of America | 5,290 |
Weaverville | Town in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America | 4,039 |
Wilson | The most populous city in Wilson County, North Carolina. | 49,479 |
Woodfin | City in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America | 6,679 |