Yancey County, North Carolina
Yancey County is home to 18,797 people. 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line, above the North Carolina rate (13.0%). The median household income is $58,709.
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| Measure | Value | North Carolina | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,797 | 10,730,404 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $58,709 | $72,388 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 15.2% | 13.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 17.5% | 17.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 7.2% | 9.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.1% | 35.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $243,100 | $288,900 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $882 | $1,228 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 47.4% | 48.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 3.2% | 9.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 49.2 years | 39.1 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.