Fletcher is a somewhat small town located in the state of North Carolina. With a population of 8,106 people and four associated neighborhoods, Fletcher is the 115th largest community in North Carolina. Fletcher has seen a significant amount of newer housing growth in recent years. Quite often, new home construction is the result of new residents moving in who are middle class or wealthier, attracted by jobs, a healthy local economy, or other amenities as they leave nearby or far away areas for greener pastures. This seems to be the case in Fletcher, where the median household income is $74,483.00.

Fletcher real estate is some of the most expensive in North Carolina, although Fletcher house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.

Being a small town, Fletcher does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.

The citizens of Fletcher are very well educated compared to the average community in the nation: 35.85% of adults in Fletcher have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree.

The per capita income in Fletcher in 2022 was $36,056, which is upper middle income relative to North Carolina and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $144,224 for a family of four. However, Fletcher contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

Fletcher is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Fletcher home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Fletcher residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Fletcher include English, Irish, German, Scottish, and Italian.

The most common language spoken in Fletcher is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.