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Barnardsville, NC
Census-designated place in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
Population
445
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
126
ZIP codes
0
Barnardsville and its ZIP codes
Barnardsville at a glance
- Barnardsville is 43% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Barnardsville, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Buncombe County. PPP loans are for Barnardsville.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,596
134,686 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,623
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.4B
FY 2026, $8,849 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Barnardsville, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
850
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1,026
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 28°F
53.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Barnardsville, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.0%
U.S. 33.3% -3.3 pts
Diabetes
9.2%
U.S. 12.1% -2.9 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near Barnardsville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mars HillTown | 6.1 mi | 2.1 |
| WeavervilleTown | 8.7 mi | 4 |
| WoodfinTown | 12 mi | 9.3 |
| MontreatTown | 13 mi | 2.7 |
| MarshallTown | 13 mi | 4 |
| BurnsvilleTown | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| SwannanoaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6.4 |
| Black MountainTown | 14 mi | 6.7 |
| EmmaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| AshevilleCity | 17 mi | 45.5 |
| Biltmore ForestTown | 17 mi | 2.9 |
| FairviewCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 6.2 |
| Old FortTown | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| Bent CreekCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.2 |
| Royal PinesCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.7 |
| GertonCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Barnardsville, NC in?
- Barnardsville is in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Barnardsville, NC?
- About 445 people live in Barnardsville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Barnardsville?
- Nearby places include Mars Hill (6.1 mi), Weaverville (8.7 mi), Woodfin (12 mi), Montreat (13 mi), Marshall (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023