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Population Review

Buncombe County, NC — Population & Demographics

Buncombe County, NC has a population of 271,790. The median household income is $70,578 and the median age is 42.4.

271,790

Population

$70,578

Median Income

$360,000

Median Home Value

42.4

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White83.1%
Black or African American5.4%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.2%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$70,578

Median Household Income

$40,879

Per Capita Income

6.7%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment

Housing

$360,000

Median Home Value

$1,281

Median Rent

64.4%

Homeownership

Education

92.3%

High School+

44.6%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

Buncombe County, NC has a population of 271,790 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Buncombe County, NC is $70,578.

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