Buncombe County, North Carolina
Total Population: 271,790
County Seat: Asheville
Median Home Value
$360,000
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$70,578
Across all households
Median Age
42.4 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
44.6%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
18.1%
65 Years and Over
20.8%
Male
48.3%
Female
51.7%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
95.6%
No Health Insurance
11.9%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
92.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
44.6%
Enrolled in College (18+)
6.4%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$70,578
Mean Household Income
$98,793
Per Capita Income
$40,879
Unemployment Rate (16+)
3.5%
In Labor Force (19–64)
76.9%
SNAP / Food Stamps
9.2%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$360,000
Median Rent
$1,281/mo
Total Housing Units
132,191
Owner-Occupied
64.4%
Renter-Occupied
35.6%
Vacancy Rate
22.3%
Married Couple Households
46.9%
Cohabiting Couple Households
6.4%
Male Householder, No Partner
19.3%
Female Householder, No Partner
27.4%
Average Household Size
2.58
Broadband Internet Access
87.7%
Housing Built Since 2010
16.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 37021.