Buncombe County
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- Population
- 274,360
- Area
- 656.5 sq mi (1,700.32 km²), 3.45 sq mi water
- Median age
- 42.6
- Households
- 101,855
- Persons per household
- 2.6
- Median household income
- $74,436
- Median house value
- $391,800
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
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Carolina Public Press
Published September 01Rival Helene recovery narratives compete as Asheville hosts G20 summit
White House emphasizes administration's role in Western NC post-Helene recovery during G20 summit in Asheville. But some say it's a big "lie." Rival Helene recovery narratives compete as Asheville hosts G20 summit is a story from Carolina Public Press , an award-winning…