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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Yancey County

North Carolina · 17,774 residents · 312.592 sq mi
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Yancey County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,674. Population has grown 15% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $81,400. With a median age of 41.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% 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

17,774
+15%since 1990
from 15,419 in 1990
1990 – 2025
57 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 49 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.9
+11%since 1990
from 37.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$29,674
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,401 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,335
+73%since 1990
from $9,462 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.8%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 18.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$81,400
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$371
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $259 in 1990
US average: $602
80.2%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 80.8% in 1990
19.8% rent
2.7
+7%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(15,171)
Black1.3%(197)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(46)
Asian0.1%(8)
Diversity Score4.7%(722)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(17,033)
Black0.6%(101)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(478)
Asian0.1%(22)
Diversity Score8.3%(1,472)
8
+77%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.1%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.1%
+10.5 ptssince 1990
from 60.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.0 min
−16%since 1990
from 23.7 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 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.

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

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