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Fletcher is a town in Henderson County, in the Asheville metro area.
The community was named for George W. Fletcher, country doctor
The latitude of Fletcher is 35.430N. The longitude is -82.501W.
It is in the Eastern Standard time zone. Elevation is 2,123 feet.The estimated population, in 2003, was 4,342.
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$45,426National
$41,994
Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census BureauFor more census details and comparisons, see our Fletcher demographic reports
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17% of Fletcher residents report German ancestry, and 14% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Fletcher ancestry & family history guide.
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- National Council on Independent Living
At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Fletcher was $20,607, compared with $21,587 nationally.
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27% of Fletcher residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.
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- Air pollution in Henderson County
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- Land contamination in Henderson County
- Nature Conservancy projects in North Carolina
- Ozone status & air pollution - American Lung Association
- Toxic chemical releases in Henderson County
- Water levels & streamflow conditions in North Carolina
- Western North Carolina Mountain State Fair - Sept. 7-16, 2007
- North Carolina Mountain State Fair - Sept. 7-16, 2007
Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.
Fletcher festival web sites:
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- Historic sites in or near Fletcher
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- North Carolina state archives
- North Carolina state encyclopedia
- National Historic Landmark search
- Search the Library of Congress
- Search the National Register for historic properties
- Post history questions in Henderson County genealogy forum
Median rent in Fletcher, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $425. Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $1,031.
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Libraries in Fletcher include Fletcher Branch Library ... View libraries
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- Nonprofit guide for Fletcher
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Henderson County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Fletcher political report.
- Henderson County Democratic party
- Henderson County Republican party
- North Carolina Democratic party
- North Carolina Republican party
- Henderson County elections board
- North Carolina elections board
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The average commute time for Fletcher workers is 20 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.
Hotels in Fletcher include Days Inn Airport, Econo Lodge Airport.
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