Unified School District · NC
Asheville City Schools
Asheville City Schools is a unified school district in North Carolina with a community population of 43,043. The median household income is $78,015 and the median age is 42.3.
43,043
Population
1957
People / sq mi
$78,015
Median Income
42.3
Median Age
Asheville City Schools covers 22 sq mi of land at 1956.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 82.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 51.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.2% |
Economy & Income
$78,015
Median Household Income
$52,638
Per Capita Income
6.0%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment
Housing
$546,400
Median Home Value
$1,386
Median Rent
58.0%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
94.5%
High School+
61.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Asheville City Schools serves a community with a population of 43,043 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in North Carolina.
The median household income in Asheville City Schools is $78,015, with a per capita income of $52,638. The poverty rate is 6.0%.
Asheville City Schools is 82.6% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 51.0% Asian, and 0.2% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Asheville City Schools, 94.5% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 61.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Asheville City Schools is $546,400, with a median rent of $1,386. The homeownership rate is 58.0%.
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Data for Asheville City Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3700270).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.