Buncombe County, North Carolina

Total Population: 271,790

County Seat: Asheville

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)81.2%
Hispanic or Latino8.3%
Black (Non-Hispanic)5.4%
Two or More Races3.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.1%
Other Race0.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

92.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

44.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.4%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.