Avery County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37011 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,680 | — | #2,000 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $61,428 | -18.3% | #1,939 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.1 years | +21.1% | #459 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $265,800 | -5.7% | #810 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $773 | -33.5% | #2,321 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.2% | -19.4% | #824 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Avery County has a population of 17,680, making it the #2,000 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.1 years, which is 21.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Avery County is $61,428, ranking #1,939 out of 3,222 counties — 18.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.2% and unemployment stands at 4.8%.
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The median home value in Avery County is $265,800 (-5.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $773/mo and the homeownership rate is 83.0%.
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87.5% of residents in Avery County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.6% below the national rate.
About Avery County, North Carolina
Avery County, North Carolina has a total population of 17,680, making it the 2,000th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Avery County is 47.1 years, which is 21.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Avery County is $61,428, which ranks #1,939 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8%.
The median home value in Avery County is $265,800, 5.7% below the national median. Renters in Avery County pay a median gross rent of $773 per month. The homeownership rate is 83.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Avery County, 25.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 25.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.0 min.
Avery County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 85.7% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (6.1%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (3.8%).
All data for Avery County, North Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.