Asheville Population Increases 40% in Three Years, Jan. 14, 1924

Asheville’s Population Increase 40 Per Cent.

Asheville, Jan. 14—During the past three years Asheville’s population has increased 40 percent, or 10,401 persons, according to figures compiled by the local Chamber of Commerce; 288 persons have moved to Asheville each month during that period, according to the figures. An increase also has been noted in the homes. In 1921 there were 5,575 homes in the city and the 1923 house census shows 7,805 homes. This is an average of 61 homes built during each month of the year.

From the front page of the Concord Times, Monday, Jan. 14, 1924