Grandfather Village Population

2010–2026

97

2026 projection

2.1% since 2020 (increase)

020406080100201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Grandfather Village. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20269700.00%
20259700.00%
202497+11.04%
20239600.00%
20229600.00%
202196+11.05%
202095+55.56%
201990+78.43%
201883+810.67%
201775+710.29%

Showing 10 of 17 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Grandfather Village is growing about as fast as Avery County, and slower than North Carolina and the U.S.

  • North Carolina+7.2%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Avery County+1.1%
  • Grandfather Village+1.0%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Grandfather Village Demographics

75.7median age

Median age

Female73.8 yrs
Male76 yrs

Adults

14
14 seniors (65+) · 100% of adults0 other adults

Sex

Female 57.1% · 8Male 42.9% · 6

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 0.14 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

Grandfather Village Income

$191,875median household income

Median household income

$191,875

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Poverty rate

0%

0% of residents

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

Grandfather Village Marital Status

93% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married93%100%88%
Never married0%0%0%
Divorced0%0%0%
Widowed7%0%13%
Separated0%0%0%

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