Fletcher, NC Profile
Fletcher, NC, population 4,761, is located
in North Carolina's Henderson county,
about 87.8 miles from Knoxville and 94.6 miles from Charlotte.
Through the 90's Fletcher's population has grown by about 50%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Fletcher has grown by about 8%. Since 2005 Fletcher's population has grown by about 5%.
Fletcher's property crime levels tend to be about the same as
North Carolina's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Fletcher tend to be much lower than North Carolina's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 49% |
| Females | 51% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 94% |
| African American | 3% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 2% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 6.00% | | Over 60: | 8.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 4,228 | N/A |
| 2001 | 4,282 | 1.28% |
| 2002 | 4,317 | 0.82% |
| 2003 | 4,387 | 1.62% |
| 2004 | 4,462 | 1.71% |
| 2005 | 4,518 | 1.26% |
| 2006 | 4,591 | 1.62% |
| 2007 | 4,663 | 1.57% |
| 2008 | 4,711 | 1.03% |
| 2009 | 4,761 | 1.06% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $45,426 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 47 |
| 2002 | 208 |
| 2003 | 46 |
| 2004 | 227 |
| 2005 | 202 |
| 2006 | 260 |
| 2007 | N/A |
| 2008 | 127 |
| 2009 | 147 |
| 2010 | 166 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 |
0 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 2003 |
0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 |
0 | 0 | 7 | 3 |
| 2005 |
1 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| 2006 |
0 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| 2007 |
- | - | - | - |
| 2008 |
0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2009 |
0 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| 2010 |
0 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 3,242 |
| 2002 | 2,196 |
| 2003 | 3,261 |
| 2004 | 4,058 |
| 2005 | 4,463 |
| 2006 | 4,206 |
| 2007 | N/A |
| 2008 | 2,857 |
| 2009 | 2,956 |
| 2010 | 3,133 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
36 |
99 |
3 |
| 2002 |
22 |
69 |
4 |
| 2003 |
40 |
97 |
5 |
| 2004 |
40 |
119 |
20 |
| 2005 |
32 |
153 |
14 |
| 2006 |
37 |
134 |
23 |
| 2007 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2008 |
22 |
106 |
7 |
| 2009 |
31 |
108 |
2 |
| 2010 |
43 |
102 |
6 |
Location
| Elevation | 2,120 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 4.7 Square Miles |
