Avery County, North Carolina
Avery County is home to 17,680 people. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line, below the North Carolina rate (13.0%). The median household income is $61,428.
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| Measure | Value | North Carolina | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,680 | 10,730,404 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $61,428 | $72,388 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 10.2% | 13.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 8.4% | 17.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 12.5% | 9.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.0% | 35.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $265,800 | $288,900 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $773 | $1,228 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 40.7% | 48.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 4.2% | 9.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 47.1 years | 39.1 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Burke County
- Caldwell County
- McDowell County
- Mitchell County
- Watauga County
- Carter County, Tennessee
- Johnson County, Tennessee
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.