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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Avery County

North Carolina · 17,167 residents · 247.338 sq mi
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Avery County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,627. Population has grown 15% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $78,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

17,167
+15%since 1990
from 14,867 in 1990
1990 – 2025
69 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 60 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.4
+12%since 1990
from 34.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
15K15K16K17K18K1990201020202024Avery County
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,627
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,403 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,176
+56%since 1990
from $9,729 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.3%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 14.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$78,900
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $54,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$430
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $293 in 1990
US average: $602
80.6%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 81.0% in 1990
19.4% rent
2.6
−4%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(14,648)
Black0.8%(116)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(64)
Asian0.2%(30)
Diversity Score4.7%(696)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(15,957)
Black3.5%(598)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(413)
Asian0.2%(33)
Diversity Score14.7%(2,515)
15
+213%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.5%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 12.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.6%
+8.4 ptssince 1990
from 62.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.2%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.6 min
−29%since 1990
from 21.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Avery County, North Carolina?

Avery County, North Carolina has about 17,167 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Avery County, North Carolina?

The typical household in Avery County, North Carolina earns about $30,627 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Avery County, North Carolina expensive?

In Avery County, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $78,900, and the typical rent is about $430 a month.

How educated are people in Avery County, North Carolina?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Avery County, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Avery County, North Carolina?

About 15.3% of people in Avery County, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Avery County, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Avery County, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,300 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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