Cities & Towns in Buncombe County, NC

Buncombe County, county in North Carolina, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 263,477 inhabitants. The county was created 233 years ago in 1791. Its county seat is Asheville.

There are 14 city/town in Buncombe County, NC. The largest city of Buncombe County is Asheville with a population of 92,852. Other cities include, Wilson population 49,479, Albemarle population 16,344, Black Mountain population 8,256, Woodfin population 6,679

Asheville
Asheville

Asheville, The most populous city in Buncombe County, North Carolina.

Wilson
Wilson

Wilson, The most populous city in Wilson County, North Carolina.

Albemarle
Albemarle

Albemarle, City in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States

Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Buncombe County encapsulates both the natural splendor and cultural vibrancy of Western North Carolina. Its unique cities provide glimpses into the region’s storied past and promising future.

The lively city of Asheville anchors the county as an urban oasis renowned for its thriving arts scene, farm-to-table dining, and backdrop of the regal Blue Ridge Mountains. The vibrant college town of Weaverville borders rolling hills to the north.

Following the French Broad River north leads to the historic river town of Marshall, filled with art galleries, studios, and remnants of its days as a thriving railroad hub. To the south, the quaint village of Black Mountain exudes small-town charm and artistic flair.

Tucked away in the Pisgah National Forest, little known towns like Alexander retain their rural roots and friendly community spirit. From the energetic pulse of Asheville to remote mountain hamlets, Buncombe County’s diverse cities and towns encapsulate the essence of life in Western North Carolina.

All Buncombe County Cities (Aphebetical)

List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Buncombe County.

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City Name Title Population
Albemarle City in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States 16,344
Asheville The most populous city in Buncombe County, North Carolina. 92,852
Avery Creek Township in Buncombe County, North Carolina 1,950
Bent Creek Census-designated place in Buncombe County, North Carolina 1,287
Biltmore Forest Town of the United States 1,431
Black Mountain Town in North Carolina, USA 8,256
Fairview Township in Buncombe County, North Carolina 3,984
Montreat Town 939
Royal Pines Township in Buncombe County, North Carolina 4,272
Swannanoa Township in Buncombe County, North Carolina 4,576
Walkertown City in Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States of America 5,290
Weaverville Town in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America 4,039
Wilson The most populous city in Wilson County, North Carolina. 49,479
Woodfin City in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America 6,679
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North Carolina Counties (100)

Wake County (1,132,271) Mecklenburg County (1,128,945) Guilford County (540,521) Forsyth County (383,843) Cumberland County (336,364) Durham County (327,306) Buncombe County (263,477) Union County (244,562) New Hanover County (236,613) Gaston County (226,568) Cabarrus County (221,479) Johnston County (216,246) Onslow County (203,943) Iredell County (185,770) Pitt County (182,924) Alamance County (171,346) Davidson County (169,234) Catawba County (160,307) Orange County (149,077) Brunswick County (149,039) Randolph County (144,557) Rowan County (142,495) Harnett County (137,058) Robeson County (129,999) Wayne County (123,967) Henderson County (118,445) Moore County (103,352) Craven County (101,233) Cleveland County (99,035) Nash County (94,859) Rockingham County (91,285) Burke County (90,418) Lincoln County (88,097) Caldwell County (82,100) Wilson County (81,979) Chatham County (75,748) Franklin County (71,859) Surry County (71,683) Carteret County (69,558) Wilkes County (68,043) Rutherford County (67,076) Pender County (64,671) Sampson County (63,382) Stanly County (63,239) Haywood County (62,972) Lee County (62,353) Granville County (60,486) Duplin County (58,794) Watauga County (56,441) Hoke County (55,830) Lenoir County (55,720) Columbus County (54,754) Edgecombe County (50,829) Halifax County (49,479) Beaufort County (47,073) McDowell County (45,782) Stokes County (45,743) Vance County (44,718) Richmond County (44,332) Jackson County (44,033) Davie County (43,286) Pasquotank County (40,372) Person County (39,925) Yadkin County (37,625) Dare County (37,547) Alexander County (37,441) Macon County (35,994) Scotland County (34,637) Transylvania County (34,498) Bladen County (32,911) Cherokee County (29,073) Currituck County (29,052) Montgomery County (27,238) Ashe County (27,166) Anson County (24,097) Hertford County (23,108) Caswell County (22,443) Martin County (22,178) Madison County (21,740) Polk County (21,030) Greene County (20,928) Warren County (19,522) Northampton County (19,088) Bertie County (18,712) Yancey County (18,099) Avery County (17,571) Mitchell County (14,881) Swain County (14,179) Chowan County (13,815) Perquimans County (13,667) Pamlico County (12,715) Clay County (11,505) Washington County (11,485) Gates County (11,464) Alleghany County (11,194) Camden County (10,984) Jones County (9,250) Graham County (8,474) Hyde County (4,843) Tyrrell County (3,774)