Hotels, motels and lodging in Buncombe County, NC: how many are there?

Buncombe County, North Carolina had 128 hotels, motels and other traveler lodging with paid employees in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's County Business Patterns. Buncombe County ranks 72nd among the 2,243 US counties with data for this category, and 3rd of 81 in North Carolina.

128establishments with paid employees
72ndof 2,243 US counties
3rdof 81 counties in North Carolina
~3,600jobs, approximate

Establishments by number of employees

Establishments of hotels, motels and other traveler lodging in Buncombe County, NC, by employees per establishment (2023).
EmployeesEstablishmentsShare
Under 5 employees4838.7%
5 to 91713.7%
10 to 191713.7%
20 to 493125%
50 to 99118.9%
100 or more00%

Employment is approximate: the Census Bureau adds statistical noise to protect confidentiality. Establishment counts are not noised.

Where Buncombe County fits in North Carolina

North Carolina has 2,029 hotels, motels and other traveler lodging with paid employees across 81 counties; Buncombe County has 6.3% of them. Nationally, the total is 59,518.

Other counties in North Carolina

Other categories in Buncombe County

Frequently asked questions

How many hotels, motels and other traveler lodging are there in Buncombe County, NC?

128 establishments with paid employees in 2023, according to Census Bureau County Business Patterns. Businesses with no employees, such as many owner-operated shops, are not counted.

How does Buncombe County compare with other counties?

Buncombe County ranks 72nd among the 2,243 US counties with data for this category, and 3rd of 81 in North Carolina.

How big are hotels, motels and other traveler lodging in Buncombe County?

39% of them have fewer than 5 employees and 34% have 20 or more, based on the number of employees per establishment.

Source: County Business Patterns, U.S. Census Bureau, 2023. Only establishments with paid employees are counted (NAICS 7211). Methodology and limits.