Map of Balfour CDP, North Carolina

Balfour is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Henderson County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,187 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Balfour CDP overview:
Name:Balfour CDP
LSAD Code:57
LSAD Description:CDP (suffix)
State:North Carolina
County:Henderson County
Elevation:2,116 ft (645 m)
Total Area:1.62 sq mi (4.21 km²)
Land Area:1.62 sq mi (4.20 km²)
Water Area:0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Total Population:1,335
Population Density:822.55/sq mi (317.49/km²)
ZIP code:28791
Area code:828
FIPS code:3703220
GNISfeature ID:1018938

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Location of Balfour in North Carolina.

History

A post office called Balfour has been in operation since 1893. The community derives its name from Captain William Balfour Troy, the original owner of the town site.

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Geography

Balfour is located in central Henderson County at 35°20′46″N 82°28′37″W / 35.346017°N 82.476941°W / 35.346017; -82.476941. It is bordered to the south by Hendersonville, the county seat, and to the north by Mountain Home. U.S. Route 25 Business (Asheville Highway) is the main road through the community, leading south into Hendersonville and north 4 miles (6 km) to Interstate 26 and US 25. Downtown Asheville is 21 miles (34 km) north of Balfour.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.8 square miles (4.7 km), of which 0.01 square miles (0.03 km), or 0.59%, are water. Mud Creek, a north-flowing tributary of the French Broad River, forms the eastern edge of the CDP.

See also

Map of North Carolina State and its subdivision: Map of other states:
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Map of Henderson County, North Carolina
Henderson County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 116,281. Its county seat is Hendersonville. Henderson County is part of the Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area. Henderson County overview: Name: Henderson County FIPS code: 37-089 State: North Carolina Founded: 1838 Named for: Leonard Henderson ... Read more
Map of Henderson County, North Carolina

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