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Fletcher, NC


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Fletcher, North Carolina

Fletcher, North Carolina is 12 miles S of Asheville, North Carolina (center to center) and 94 miles W of Charlotte, North Carolina. It is in Henderson county. The population of the town is 4,185.

The People and Families of Fletcher

In Fletcher, about 67% of adults are married. Fletcher, compared to the great majority of similar-sized towns, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. Kids are seemingly everywhere in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fletcher had a median family income of $51,688. Fletcher is one of the richer towns in North Carolina. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the town. There aren't a lot of poor people in Fletcher. The people of the town can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the town. Notably, Fletcher is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.

Political Inclinations

Among Fletcher political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $5,400. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Fletcher Housing

Of the housing in Fletcher, approximately 84% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the town.

Commuting

In Fletcher, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Fletcher strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Fletcher College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Fletcher People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Fletcher Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 19%Fletcher Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Fletcher, NC

Comparing Fletcher to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Well-Paid Single Women98
Well-Paid Single Men99
Male Share of the Population89
Racial Diversity72
Age of the Population44
Female Share of the Population33
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income99
People Above Poverty89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Working at Home68
Walking and Biking to Work65
Public Transportation Use55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Affordability of Rents44
People Living Alone33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime58
Low Property Crime37

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