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Fruitland

County:
Buncombe County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
8.046

Fruitland is a CDP located in Buncombe County, North Carolina. Fruitland has a 2026 population of 2,506. Fruitland is currently growing at a rate of 1.21% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Fruitland is $48,025 with a poverty rate of 15.55%. The median age in Fruitland is 53.7 years: 52.2 years for males, and 57.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 89.9 males.

2.5K
Total Population
311
Density (mi²)
30 1.21%
Growth

Fruitland Population

Fruitland Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,506301.21%
20252,476291.19%

Median Age

Overall: 53.7 years
Female: 57.6 years
Male: 52.2 years

Fruitland Adults

There are 2,074 adults, (692 of whom are seniors) in Fruitland.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,263 (52.7%)
Male: 1,135 (47.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Fruitland includes 83.61% White, 7.67% Native American, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,00583.61%
Native American1847.67%
Two or more races1727.17%
Other race261.08%
Black or African American110.46%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Native American1847.67%
Two or more races994.13%
White642.67%
Other race261.08%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,94180.94%
Two or more races733.04%
Black or African American110.46%

Fruitland Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Fruitland 's average per capita income is $32,102. Household income levels show a median of $48,025. The poverty rate stands at 15.55%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$60,227-
Families$51,990$71,986
Households$48,025$62,041
Non Families$28,355$40,235

$32,102

Average Income

$48,025

Median Household Income

15.55%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)