Fletcher, North Carolina
Fletcher: Town in Henderson County, North Carolina
About
Fletcher is a town located in the county of Henderson in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,187 and a population density of 426 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,439 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Fletcher
| Population : | 8,439 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Henderson County |
| Postal code : | 28732 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 828 |
| Area : | 16.86 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,123 feet / 647 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 03:22:51 (25th November 2024) |
| Density : | 501 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 14.84% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Fletcher is located at 35°25'50"N 82°30'4"W (35.4306700, -82.5012300).
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- Official Website
Official website of Fletcher
Demographics
The population of Fletcher increased by 14.84% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 7,187 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,262 | 1.03% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,290 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,372 | 1.11% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,461 | 1.19% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,568 | 1.41% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,088 | 6.43% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,219 | 1.59% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,305 | 1.04% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,369 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,439 | 0.83% | estimation process |
People born in Fletcher (3)
People born in Fletcher, including preacher Brother Tony Leyva, gridiron football player Frank M. Osborne, auto racing driver Justin Fontaine, .
List
Schools in Fletcher
College & universities near Fletcher, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198039 | Blue Ridge Community College | Flat Rock (NC) | 28731-4728 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Fletcher, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRV | Greenville | 1120 West Washington Street | RAIL |
| SPB | Spartanburg | 290 Magnolia St | RAIL |
| CSN | Clemson | Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Fletcher
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Fletcher Post Office | Fletcher (NC) | 28732 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Fletcher , Vermont town in Vermont with a population of 1,348 people.
- Fletcher , Oklahoma human settlement in Comanche County, Oklahoma, United States of America with a population of 1,140 people.
- Fletcher , Ohio human settlement in Miami County, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 486 people.
Other cities in Henderson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Henderson County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hendersonville | 14,235 | County seat of Henderson County, North Carolina, United States |
| Mills River | 7,471 | Township in Henderson County, North Carolina |
| Etowah | 6,944 | CDP in Henderson County, North Carolina |
| East Flat Rock | 4,995 | Township in Henderson County, North Carolina |
| Mountain Home | 3,622 | Township in Henderson County, North Carolina |
| Flat Rock | 3,408 | Village in Henderson County, North Carolina |
| Edneyville | 2,367 | Township in Henderson County, North Carolina |
| Horse Shoe | 2,351 | Township in Henderson County, North Carolina |
| Laurel Park | 2,339 | City in Henderson County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Valley Hill | 2,070 | Township in Henderson County, North Carolina |
| Fruitland | 2,031 | Unincorporated community and census-designated place in Henderson County, North Carolina, United States |
| Barker Heights | 1,254 | Township in Henderson County, North Carolina |
| Balfour | 1,187 | Township in Henderson County, North Carolina |
| Hoopers Creek | 1,056 | Township in Henderson County, North Carolina |
Distance to Other Cities
Fletcher distances to largest North Carolina cities
