Avery County, North Carolina

Total Population: 17,643

County Seat: Newland

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)87.0%
Hispanic or Latino5.7%
Black (Non-Hispanic)4.2%
Two or More Races2.2%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

86.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

21.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

7.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.