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Population Review

Yancey County, NC — Population & Demographics

Yancey County, NC has a population of 18,676. The median household income is $54,961 and the median age is 47.9.

18,676

Population

$54,961

Median Income

$222,300

Median Home Value

47.9

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White92.5%
Black or African American0.6%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$54,961

Median Household Income

$34,699

Per Capita Income

8.5%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment

Housing

$222,300

Median Home Value

$807

Median Rent

77.2%

Homeownership

Education

88.1%

High School+

23.0%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

Yancey County, NC has a population of 18,676 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Yancey County, NC is $54,961.

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