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'''Biltmore Forest''' is a town in [[Buncombe County, North Carolina|Buncombe County]], [[North Carolina]], [[United States]]. The population was 1,343 in 2010. It is part of the [[Asheville, North Carolina|Asheville]] [[Asheville metropolitan area|Metropolitan Statistical Area]].
'''Biltmore Forest''' is a town in [[Buncombe County, North Carolina|Buncombe County]], [[North Carolina]], United States. The population was 1,343 in [[2010 United States census|2010]]. It is part of the [[Asheville, North Carolina|Asheville]] [[Asheville metropolitan area|Metropolitan Statistical Area]]. Biltmore Forest is the second-wealthiest town in North Carolina by per capita income at $85,044.


==Geography==
==Geography==
Biltmore Forest is located at {{coord|35|32|16|N|82|32|24|W|type:city}} (35.537884, -82.539882).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|2.9|sqmi|km2}}, all of it land.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|2.9|sqmi|km2}}, all land.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 1,440 people, 588 households, and 456 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 494.5 people per square mile (191.1/km²). There were 653 housing units at an average density of 224.2 per square mile (86.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 99.24% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.35% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.14% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.07% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.21% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.14% of the population.


===2020 census===
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There were 588 households out of which 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.8% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.4% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.83.
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!scope="col"| Race
!scope="col"| Number
!scope="col"| Percentage
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!scope="row"| [[White (U.S. Census)|White]] (non-Hispanic)
| 1,315
| 93.33%
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!scope="row"| [[African American (U.S. Census)|Black or African American]] (non-Hispanic)
| 6
| 0.43%
|-
!scope="row"| [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]]
| 15
| 1.06%
|-
!scope="row"| [[Race (United States Census)|Other/Mixed]]
| 35
| 2.48%
|-
!scope="row"| [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]]
| 38
| 2.7%
|}
As of the [[2020 United States census]], there were 1,409 people, 605 households, and 485 families residing in the town.


===2000 census===
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In the town, the population was spread out with 23.2% under the age of 18, 3.1% from 18 to 24, 16.5% from 25 to 44, 36.1% from 45 to 64, and 21.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females there were 94.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.7 males.
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 1,440 people, 588 households, and 456 families residing in the town. The population density was {{convert|494.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 653 housing units at an average density of {{convert|224.2|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the town was 99.24% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.35% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.14% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.07% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.21% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.14% of the population.

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There were 588 households, out of which 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.8% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.4% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.83.

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In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 3.1% from 18 to 24, 16.5% from 25 to 44, 36.1% from 45 to 64, and 21.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.7 males.


The median income for a household in the town was $119,526, and the median income for a family was $152,654. Males had a median income of $100,000 versus $38,750 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $85,044. About 0.4% of families and 0.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 0.6% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over. Biltmore Forest has the highest per capita income of any city or town with over 1,000 inhabitants in North Carolina.
The median income for a household in the town was $119,526, and the median income for a family was $152,654. Males had a median income of $100,000 versus $38,750 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $85,044. About 0.4% of families and 0.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 0.6% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over. Biltmore Forest has the highest per capita income of any city or town with over 1,000 inhabitants in North Carolina.
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==History==
==History==


In 1916, there was a substantial flood in [[Asheville, North Carolina]] that caused significant damage to portions of the [[Biltmore Estate]]. The affected land was sold to lessen the upkeep and tax burden on [[The Biltmore Company]]. The town of Biltmore Forest was chartered in 1923. The first houses were built on White Oak Road.
In 1916, a substantial flood in [[Asheville, North Carolina]], damaged the [[Biltmore Estate]]. [[The Biltmore Company]] sold the affected land to lessen the upkeep and tax burden. The town of Biltmore Forest was chartered in 1923 and was developed on this land. The first houses were built on White Oak Road. In 1929, Asheville annexed a portion of Biltmore Forest, but that action was reversed in 1935 by an act of the [[North Carolina]] legislature.

In 1929, [[Asheville, North Carolina]] annexed a portion of Biltmore Forest, but that action was reversed by an act of the [[North Carolina]] legislature in 1935.


The [[Judge Junius G. Adams House]], Raoulwood ([[Thomas Wadley Raoul House]]) and [[Gunston Hall (Biltmore Forest, North Carolina)|Gunston Hall]] are listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]].<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref>
The [[Judge Junius G. Adams House]], Raoulwood ([[Thomas Wadley Raoul House]]) and [[Gunston Hall (Biltmore Forest, North Carolina)|Gunston Hall]] are listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]].<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref>
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.biltmoreforest.org/ Official Biltmore Forest, NC website]
* [http://www.biltmoreforest.org/ Official Biltmore Forest, NC website]
* [http://www.biltmoreforest.org/about-biltmore-forest/A History of Biltmore Forest]
* [http://www.biltmoreforest.org/about-biltmore-forest/A History of Biltmore Forest]{{Dead link|date=August 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
* [http://www.ashevillenc.gov/planning/annex.htm, Asheville Annexation History]{{dead link|date=November 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20031023174409/http://www.ashevillenc.gov/planning/annex.htm Asheville Annexation History]


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Latest revision as of 14:32, 7 May 2024

Biltmore Forest, North Carolina
Town
Location in Buncombe County and the state of North Carolina
Location in Buncombe County and the state of North Carolina
Coordinates: 35°32′05″N 82°32′25″W / 35.53472°N 82.54028°W / 35.53472; -82.54028
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountyBuncombe
Area
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 • Total2.91 sq mi (7.54 km2)
 • Land2.91 sq mi (7.54 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
2,211 ft (674 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total1,409
 • Density484.19/sq mi (186.94/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
28803
Area code828
FIPS code37-05880[3]
GNIS feature ID2405266[2]
WebsiteOfficial website

Biltmore Forest is a town in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,343 in 2010. It is part of the Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area. Biltmore Forest is the second-wealthiest town in North Carolina by per capita income at $85,044.

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.9 square miles (7.5 km2), all land.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
190071—
1910173143.7%
1930313—
194047652.1%
195065738.0%
19601,00452.8%
19701,29829.3%
19801,49915.5%
19901,327−11.5%
20001,4408.5%
20101,343−6.7%
20201,4094.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]

2020 census

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Biltmore Forest racial composition[5]
Race Number Percentage
White (non-Hispanic) 1,315 93.33%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 6 0.43%
Asian 15 1.06%
Other/Mixed 35 2.48%
Hispanic or Latino 38 2.7%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,409 people, 605 households, and 485 families residing in the town.

2000 census

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As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 1,440 people, 588 households, and 456 families residing in the town. The population density was 494.5 inhabitants per square mile (190.9/km2). There were 653 housing units at an average density of 224.2 per square mile (86.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 99.24% White, 0.35% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.07% from other races, and 0.21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.14% of the population.

There were 588 households, out of which 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.8% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.4% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 3.1% from 18 to 24, 16.5% from 25 to 44, 36.1% from 45 to 64, and 21.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $119,526, and the median income for a family was $152,654. Males had a median income of $100,000 versus $38,750 for females. The per capita income for the town was $85,044. About 0.4% of families and 0.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.6% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over. Biltmore Forest has the highest per capita income of any city or town with over 1,000 inhabitants in North Carolina.

History

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In 1916, a substantial flood in Asheville, North Carolina, damaged the Biltmore Estate. The Biltmore Company sold the affected land to lessen the upkeep and tax burden. The town of Biltmore Forest was chartered in 1923 and was developed on this land. The first houses were built on White Oak Road. In 1929, Asheville annexed a portion of Biltmore Forest, but that action was reversed in 1935 by an act of the North Carolina legislature.

The Judge Junius G. Adams House, Raoulwood (Thomas Wadley Raoul House) and Gunston Hall are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[6]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Biltmore Forest, North Carolina
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  5. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
  6. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
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