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Yancey County

North Carolina · 17,818 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 $35,703. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $129,700. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,818
Unchangedsince 2000
from 17,774 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
57 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 57 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.5
+9%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,703
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,674 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,576
+14%since 2000
from $16,335 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,700
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$490
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $371 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.2%
−46.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
23.6% rent
Vacancy rate
31.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+32%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(17,033)
Black0.6%(101)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(478)
Asian0.1%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.3%(1,472)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(16,652)
Black0.7%(128)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(814)
Asian0.2%(34)
Other1.1%(195)
Diversity Score15.6%(2,780)
Diversity Score
16
+88%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+28%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.8%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Yancey County, North Carolina?

Yancey County, North Carolina has about 17,818 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Yancey County, North Carolina earns about $35,703 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 $129,700, and the typical rent is about $490 a month.

How educated are people in Yancey County, North Carolina?

About 15.2% 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 18.1% 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 2,399 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9604Census Tract 9602Census Tract 9601.01Census Tract 9603Census Tract 9601.02
3 ZIP codes
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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