Yancey County is home to 17,774 people in North Carolina. At a median age of 41.9, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 80% of homes are owner-occupied. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Households here earn about 24% less than in North Carolina as a whole. Renters pay $371 a month at the median.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)15.5%(160)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)11%(113)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era51.8%(534)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War6.4%(66)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II1.6%(17)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 1,031 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
How many people live in Yancey County, North Carolina?
Yancey County, North Carolina has about 17,774 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Yancey County, North Carolina?
The typical household in Yancey County, North Carolina earns about $29,674 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Yancey County, North Carolina expensive?
In Yancey County, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $81,400, and the typical rent is about $371 a month.
How educated are people in Yancey County, North Carolina?
About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Yancey County, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Yancey County, North Carolina?
About 15.8% of people in Yancey County, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.
Has Yancey County, North Carolina grown since 1990?
Yes, Yancey County, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,355 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.
