Unified School District · NC
Buncombe County Schools
Buncombe County Schools is a unified school district in North Carolina with a community population of 231,317. The median household income is $73,872 and the median age is 42.8.
231,317
Population
365
People / sq mi
$73,872
Median Income
42.8
Median Age
Buncombe County Schools covers 634 sq mi of land at 364.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 81.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 48.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$73,872
Median Household Income
$41,647
Per Capita Income
6.5%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment
Housing
$367,900
Median Home Value
$1,358
Median Rent
67.8%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
92.3%
High School+
43.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Buncombe County Schools serves a community with a population of 231,317 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in North Carolina.
The median household income in Buncombe County Schools is $73,872, with a per capita income of $41,647. The poverty rate is 6.5%.
Buncombe County Schools is 81.8% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 48.1% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Buncombe County Schools, 92.3% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Buncombe County Schools is $367,900, with a median rent of $1,358. The homeownership rate is 67.8%.
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Data for Buncombe County Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3700450).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.