Asheville Population 2026
Asheville has a population of 95,056, making it the #350 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in North Carolina. It is about 93× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
95,056
Rank in United States
#350
Coordinates
35.60°N, 82.55°W
~649 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
610 km
379 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North Carolina
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 911,311 | #15 |
| Raleigh | 482,295 | #39 |
| Greensboro | 285,342 | #71 |
| Durham | 257,636 | #83 |
| Winston-Salem | 241,218 | #90 |
| Fayetteville | 201,963 | #119 |
| Cary | 159,769 | #166 |
| Wilmington | 115,933 | #255 |
Cities near Asheville
- Greeneville15,094 people · ~67 km away
- Taylors21,617 people · ~79 km away
- Greer28,365 people · ~79 km away
- Morganton16,692 people · ~80 km away
- Johnson City66,027 people · ~81 km away
- Greenville64,579 people · ~84 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Asheville?
Asheville has a population of 95,056 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #350 biggest city in United States.
What state is Asheville in?
Asheville is located in North Carolina, United States.
Is Asheville the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 610 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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