Fletcher, NC Demographics

A map of Fletcher's Population by Race

Fletcher, North Carolina has an estimated population of 8,098, a slight increase from the 7,987 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.6% White, 8.5% Hispanic, 3.9% Asian, 2.9% Multiracial, 2.5% Black, and 1.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fletcher, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fletcher has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Fletcher, that probability was 39.0% in 2020 and 34.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fletcher is ranked the 117th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Fletcher was ranked the 116th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fletcher's White Population

6,528 residents of Fletcher, or 80.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fletcher is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Fletcher ranks 313th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fletcher's White population has grown by an estimated 5.9%. White residents' share of Fletcher's population has increased from 77.2% to 80.6%.

Fletcher is more White than neighboring Avery Creek (74.2% White). Fletcher is less White than neighboring Royal Pines (90.7% White), and Hoopers Creek (94.1% White).

Fletcher's Black Population

203 residents of Fletcher, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fletcher is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Fletcher ranks 506th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fletcher's Black population has declined by an estimated 51.6%. Black residents' share of Fletcher's population has decreased from 5.2% to 2.5%.

Fletcher is more Black than neighboring Royal Pines (0.8% Black), Mountain Home (1% Black), Hoopers Creek (0% Black), and Balfour (0.5% Black). Fletcher is less Black than neighboring Avery Creek (20.5% Black).

Fletcher's Asian Population

314 residents of Fletcher, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fletcher is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Fletcher ranks 71st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fletcher's Asian population has grown by an estimated 33.1%. Asian residents' share of Fletcher's population has increased from 3.0% to 3.9%.

Fletcher is more Asian than neighboring Royal Pines (0.5% Asian), Mountain Home (1.7% Asian), Avery Creek (0.5% Asian), Hoopers Creek (0% Asian), and Balfour (0% Asian).

Fletcher's Hispanic Population

686 residents of Fletcher, or 8.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fletcher is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Fletcher ranks 213th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fletcher's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 14.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Fletcher's population has decreased from 10.0% to 8.5%.

Fletcher is more Hispanic than neighboring Royal Pines (3.1% Hispanic), Avery Creek (0.1% Hispanic), and Hoopers Creek (2% Hispanic). Fletcher is less Hispanic than neighboring Mountain Home (15.5% Hispanic), and Balfour (15.5% Hispanic).

Fletcher's Native American/Other Population

129 residents of Fletcher, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fletcher is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Fletcher ranks 276th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fletcher's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 76.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fletcher's population has increased from 0.9% to 1.6%.

Fletcher is more Native American/Other than neighboring Royal Pines (0.2% Native American/Other), Mountain Home (0.3% Native American/Other), Avery Creek (0.3% Native American/Other), Hoopers Creek (0% Native American/Other), and Balfour (0.4% Native American/Other).

Fletcher's Multiracial Population

238 residents of Fletcher, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fletcher is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Fletcher ranks 389th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fletcher's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 19.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Fletcher's population has decreased from 3.7% to 2.9%.

Fletcher is more Multiracial than neighboring Mountain Home (0.7% Multiracial). Fletcher is less Multiracial than neighboring Royal Pines (4.7% Multiracial), Avery Creek (4.3% Multiracial), and Hoopers Creek (4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.