Avery County, North Carolina Population 2022
Avery County, North Carolina's estimated population is 17,644 with a growth rate of 0.16% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Avery County, North Carolina is the 87th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 Population was 17,799 and has seen a growth of -0.87% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 10,335 | 0.00% | |
| 1930 | 11,803 | 1,468 | 14.20% |
| 1940 | 13,561 | 1,758 | 14.89% |
| 1950 | 13,352 | -209 | -1.54% |
| 1960 | 12,009 | -1,343 | -10.06% |
| 1970 | 12,655 | 646 | 5.38% |
| 1980 | 14,409 | 1,754 | 13.86% |
| 1990 | 14,867 | 458 | 3.18% |
| 2010 | 17,799 | 2,932 | 19.72% |
| 2011 | 17,770 | -29 | -0.16% |
| 2012 | 17,611 | -159 | -0.89% |
| 2013 | 17,654 | 43 | 0.24% |
| 2014 | 17,650 | -4 | -0.02% |
| 2015 | 17,486 | -164 | -0.93% |
| 2016 | 17,442 | -44 | -0.25% |
| 2017 | 17,517 | 75 | 0.43% |
| 2018 | 17,528 | 11 | 0.06% |
| 2019 | 17,557 | 29 | 0.17% |
| 2020 | 17,586 | 29 | 0.17% |
| 2021 | 17,615 | 29 | 0.16% |
| 2022 | 17,644 | 29 | 0.16% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,099 | 91.94% |
| Black or African American | 762 | 4.35% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 197 | 1.13% |
| Asian | 76 | 0.43% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.02% |
| Some Other Race | 174 | 0.99% |
| Two or More Races | 198 | 1.13% |
Avery County, North Carolina Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,569 | 2.13 | 77.7 |
| Married | 3,517 | 2.66 | 90 |
| Male | 287 | 2.89 | 38.7 |
| Female | 609 | 2.2 | 82.9 |
| Non Family | 2,156 | 1.15 | 61.3 |
2.58
Average Family Size
2.13
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 677 | 5.05% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,234 | 9.21% |
| High School Graduate | 4,157 | 31.01% |
| Some College | 3,099 | 23.12% |
| Associates Degree | 1,066 | 7.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,963 | 14.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,208 | 9.01% |
Avery County, North Carolina Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 63 | 63 | 46 |
| 2+ Races | 99 | 99 | 36 |
| White | 11,985 | 10,444 | 3,035 |
| Hispanic | 507 | 363 | 67 |
| Native American | 182 | 128 | 8 |
| Other Race | 106 | 92 | 2 |
| Black | 623 | 451 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 73.02%.
$29,429
Average Earnings
$32,507
Average Male
$26,250
Average Female
Avery County, North Carolina Language by Age
Avery County, North Carolina Language
94.38% of Avery County, North Carolina residents speak only English, while 5.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.14% of the population.
Avery County, North Carolina Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 4 | 4 | 100.00% |
| Black | 31 | 13 | 41.94% |
| Native | 73 | 30 | 41.10% |
| Hispanic | 709 | 208 | 29.34% |
| White | 13,172 | 1,580 | 12.00% |
| Asian | 39 | 4 | 10.26% |
| Other | 90 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 113 | 4 | 3.54% |
13.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.12%
Male Poverty Rate
13.12%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Avery County, North Carolina
The race most likely to be in poverty in Avery County, North Carolina is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Avery County, North Carolina is Multiple, with 3.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.00%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.89%.
Avery County, North Carolina Marital Status
Marriage Rates
49.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.6%
Male Marriage Rate
56.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Avery County, North Carolina Married by Age and Sex
Avery County, North Carolina Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Avery County, North Carolina Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 817 | 5.95% |
| Black | 30 | 4.12% |
| Native American | 9 | 4.57% |
| Asian | 1 | 1.52% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 1.95% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 0.33% |
Avery County, North Carolina Veterans by Education
7.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
45.4%
Labor Force Participation
42.8%
Employment Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
68.14%
Born in Avery County, North Carolina
96.93%
Native Born
3.07%
Foreign Born
2.15%
Non Citizen
0.93%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.93% of Avery County, North Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 68.14% having been born in North Carolina. 2.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990