Buncombe Population

2010–2026

207

2026 projection

1% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Buncombe. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202620700.00%
2025207+20.98%
2024205-20.97%
2023207-10.48%
202220800.00%
2021208+31.46%
2020205+20.99%
201920300.00%
2018203-10.49%
2017204-10.49%

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Buncombe Demographics

25.5median age

Median age

Female24.7 yrs
Male25.6 yrs

Adults

228
30 seniors · 13%198 other adults

Sex

Female 41% · 135Male 59% · 194

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 3 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Buncombe Income

$62,500median household income

Median household income

$62,500

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$56,250

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

10.3%

About 1 in 10 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Buncombe Marital Status

50% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married50%52%47%
Never married36%37%34%
Divorced8%6%11%
Widowed5%2%8%
Separated1%2%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201