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Biltmore, TN
Census-designated place in Carter County, Tennessee.
Population
1,846
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
719
ZIP codes
0
Biltmore and its ZIP codes
Biltmore at a glance
- Biltmore is about 4.2 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $52,917 a year, 24% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $125,300 (56% below Tennessee) and median rent is $781 a month.
Local data for Biltmore, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Biltmore, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,917
Poverty rate
9.6%
Median home value
$125,300
Median rent
$781/mo
Homeownership
63.3%
Bachelor's or higher
11.0%
Median age
39.0
Average commute
26.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (329), Irish Americans (271), Scottish Americans (120).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Carter County. PPP loans are for Biltmore.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,412
12,639 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,463
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$406M
FY 2026, $7,195 per person
How people get to work
Biltmore, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.1%
- Carpooled4.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.8%
Average one-way commute: 26.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Biltmore, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
349
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
361
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 26°F
48.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Biltmore, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
22.7%
U.S. 12.8% +9.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.5%
U.S. 11.1% +2.4 pts
Cities near Biltmore
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ElizabethtonCity | 2.6 mi | 9.6 |
| WataugaCity | 3.9 mi | 0.9 |
| CentralCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 3.5 |
| Valley ForgeCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 3.2 |
| HunterCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 6.4 |
| Pine CrestCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1.9 |
| Bluff CityCity | 6.6 mi | 1.7 |
| HamptonCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 4.4 |
| Johnson CityCity | 8.3 mi | 43.8 |
| ButlerCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| BristolCity | 11 mi | 32.7 |
| Oak GroveCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.5 |
| UnicoiTown | 12 mi | 16.2 |
| BlountvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.9 |
| Walnut HillCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.1 |
| SpurgeonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Biltmore, TN in?
- Biltmore is in Carter County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Biltmore, TN?
- About 1,846 people live in Biltmore, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Biltmore?
- Nearby places include Elizabethton (2.6 mi), Watauga (3.9 mi), Central (4.6 mi), Valley Forge (4.7 mi), Hunter (4.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023