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
| White | 83.1% |
| Black or African American | 5.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
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.