Avery County, North Carolina
Total Population: 17,643
County Seat: Newland
Median Home Value
$233,200
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$57,657
Across all households
Median Age
46.5 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
21.9%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
14.6%
65 Years and Over
23.0%
Male
54.6%
Female
45.4%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
96.9%
No Health Insurance
14.1%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
86.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
21.9%
Enrolled in College (18+)
7.1%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$57,657
Mean Household Income
$87,001
Per Capita Income
$33,899
Unemployment Rate (16+)
4.8%
In Labor Force (19–64)
70.4%
SNAP / Food Stamps
10.7%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$233,200
Median Rent
$791/mo
Total Housing Units
14,051
Owner-Occupied
80.0%
Renter-Occupied
20.0%
Vacancy Rate
53.3%
Married Couple Households
53.7%
Cohabiting Couple Households
3.4%
Male Householder, No Partner
18.7%
Female Householder, No Partner
24.3%
Average Household Size
2.27
Broadband Internet Access
82.6%
Housing Built Since 2010
4.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 37011.