Buncombe County, North Carolina
Buncombe County is home to 274,360 people. 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line, below the North Carolina rate (13.0%). The median household income is $74,436.
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| Measure | Value | North Carolina | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 274,360 | 10,730,404 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $74,436 | $72,388 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 11.8% | 13.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 14.7% | 17.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 10.9% | 9.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45.9% | 35.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $391,800 | $288,900 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,362 | $1,228 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 53.9% | 48.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 6.7% | 9.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 42.6 years | 39.1 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Haywood County
- Henderson County
- McDowell County
- Madison County
- Rutherford County
- Transylvania County
- Yancey County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.