Yancey County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37199 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 18,797 | — | #1,944 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $58,709 | -21.9% | #2,201 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 49.2 years | +26.5% | #269 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $243,100 | -13.8% | #950 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $882 | -24.2% | #1,537 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.2% | +20.4% | #1,974 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Yancey County has a population of 18,797, making it the #1,944 most populous county in the US. The median age is 49.2 years, which is 26.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Yancey County is $58,709, ranking #2,201 out of 3,222 counties — 21.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.2% and unemployment stands at 7.3%.
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The median home value in Yancey County is $243,100 (-13.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $882/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.4%.
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92.8% of residents in Yancey County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.2% above the national rate.
About Yancey County, North Carolina
Yancey County, North Carolina has a total population of 18,797, making it the 1,944th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Yancey County is 49.2 years, which is 26.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Yancey County is $58,709, which ranks #2,201 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 21.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3%.
The median home value in Yancey County is $243,100, 13.8% below the national median. Renters in Yancey County pay a median gross rent of $882 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Yancey County, 25.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 25.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.3 min.
Yancey County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.8%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
All data for Yancey 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.