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Population Review

Avery County, NC — Population & Demographics

Avery County, NC has a population of 17,643. The median household income is $57,657 and the median age is 46.5.

17,643

Population

$57,657

Median Income

$233,200

Median Home Value

46.5

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White88.4%
Black or African American4.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.9%
Two or More Races0.1%

Economy & Income

$57,657

Median Household Income

$33,899

Per Capita Income

7.1%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment

Housing

$233,200

Median Home Value

$791

Median Rent

80.0%

Homeownership

Education

86.4%

High School+

21.9%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

Avery County, NC has a population of 17,643 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Avery County, NC is $57,657.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.