Fruitland is a CDP located in Buncombe County North Carolina. Fruitland has a 2024 population of 2,516. Fruitland is currently growing at a rate of 1.37% annually and its population has increased by 13.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,216 in 2020.
The average household income in Fruitland is $59,796 with a poverty rate of 18.41%. The median age in Fruitland is 53.4 years: 46 years for males, and 57.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fruitland was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,094 | 85.57% |
| Two or more races | 193 | 7.89% |
| Black or African American | 67 | 2.74% |
| Other race | 48 | 1.96% |
| Native American | 45 | 1.84% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,154 | 2.1 | 73.9 | 26.1 |
| Married | 631 | 2.74 | 90.3 | 9.7 |
| Non Family | 363 | 0 | 72.7 | 27.3 |
| Female | 141 | 1.95 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 19 | 2.79 | 100 | 0 |
2.6
Average Family Size
2.1
Average Household Size
73.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 115 | 5.86% |
| Associates Degree | 189 | 9.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 246 | 12.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 193 | 9.83% |
| High School Graduate | 664 | 33.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 214 | 10.9% |
| Some College | 342 | 17.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,746 | 1,485 | 439 |
| Hispanic | 126 | 58 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 63 | 63 | 0 |
| Other Race | 48 | 25 | 0 |
| Native American | 45 | 0 | 0 |
| Black | 28 | 28 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 25.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,722 | $54,091 | $36,364 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $56,250 | $26,806 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,278 | $26,278 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,903 | $47,273 | $27,019 |
| Some College | $43,750 | $55,341 | $0 |
$36,903
Average Earnings
$47,273
Average Male
$27,019
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.53% of Fruitland residents speak only English, while 8.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,009 | 278 | 13.84% |
| Hispanic | 284 | 141 | 49.65% |
| Multiple | 193 | 108 | 55.96% |
| Other | 48 | 48 | 100% |
18.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.74%
Male Poverty Rate
17.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fruitland is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fruitland is White, with 13.84% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.23%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 21.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.85% |
| Some College | 11.52% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 11.54% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 13.27% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $50,625 | $73,257 |
| Households | $40,500 | $59,796 |
| Married Families | $55,417 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,193 | $30,466 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
69.1%
Male Marriage Rate
56.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 15-19.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
117
Number of Veterans
117
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 43 |
| Vietnam | 21 |
| World War II | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 60 |
| 55 to 64 | 36 |
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81 | 4.43% |
| 2+ Races | 36 | 45.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
49.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.1%
Labor Force Participation
51.6%
Employment Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
50.31%
Born in Fruitland
95.83%
Native Born
4.17%
Foreign Born
4.17%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
95.83% of Fruitland residents were born in the United States, with 50.31% having been born in North Carolina. 4.17% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,516 | 34 | 1.37% |
| 2023 | 2,482 | 35 | 1.43% |
| 2022 | 2,447 | 73 | 3.07% |
| 2021 | 2,374 | 158 | 7.13% |
| 2020 | 2,216 | -157 | -6.62% |
| 2019 | 2,373 | -34 | -1.41% |
| 2018 | 2,407 | 132 | 5.8% |
| 2017 | 2,275 | -215 | -8.63% |
| 2016 | 2,490 | -147 | -5.57% |
| 2015 | 2,637 | 194 | 7.94% |
| 2014 | 2,443 | 473 | 24.01% |
| 2013 | 1,970 | -130 | -6.19% |
| 2012 | 2,100 | 327 | 18.44% |
| 2011 | 1,773 | -258 | -12.7% |
| 2010 | 2,031 | 0 | 0% |