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Data from U.S. Census Bureau · 2026 · Methodology
CitySpend

How Does Asheville, NC Spend Tax Money?

Asheville, NC spends $21,304 per resident, with total expenditures of $2.0B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($2,005/person), Fire Protection ($382/person), Highways & Roads ($345/person). Fiscal Health Score: B (65/100).

Key Data

MetricValue
Total Spending$2.0B
Per Capita Spending$21,304
Total Revenue$1.7B
Total Debt$0
Population93,695
Fiscal Health Score65/100 (B)

Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)

Parks & Recreation$2,005/person
Fire Protection$382/person
Highways & Roads$345/person

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.