Yancey County, North Carolina

Total Population: 18,676

County Seat: Burnsville

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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 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)91.3%
Hispanic or Latino5.6%
Two or More Races1.9%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

88.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

23.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

2.6%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.