Yancey County, North Carolina
Total Population: 18,676
County Seat: Burnsville
Median Home Value
$222,300
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$54,961
Across all households
Median Age
47.9 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
23.0%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
18.4%
65 Years and Over
26.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
50.5%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
97.5%
No Health Insurance
9.4%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
88.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
23.0%
Enrolled in College (18+)
2.6%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$54,961
Mean Household Income
$78,969
Per Capita Income
$34,699
Unemployment Rate (16+)
6.0%
In Labor Force (19–64)
71.0%
SNAP / Food Stamps
13.1%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$222,300
Median Rent
$807/mo
Total Housing Units
11,317
Owner-Occupied
77.2%
Renter-Occupied
22.8%
Vacancy Rate
27.6%
Married Couple Households
55.2%
Cohabiting Couple Households
3.5%
Male Householder, No Partner
16.2%
Female Householder, No Partner
25.1%
Average Household Size
2.26
Broadband Internet Access
80.5%
Housing Built Since 2010
8.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 37199.