Buncombe County, North Carolina Population 2022
Buncombe County, North Carolina's estimated population is 266,987 with a growth rate of 0.73% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Buncombe County, North Carolina is the 8th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 Population was 238,738 and has seen a growth of 11.83% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1800 | 5,812 | 0.00% | |
| 1810 | 9,277 | 3,465 | 59.62% |
| 1820 | 10,542 | 1,265 | 13.64% |
| 1830 | 16,281 | 5,739 | 54.44% |
| 1840 | 10,084 | -6,197 | -38.06% |
| 1850 | 13,425 | 3,341 | 33.13% |
| 1860 | 12,654 | -771 | -5.74% |
| 1870 | 15,412 | 2,758 | 21.80% |
| 1880 | 21,909 | 6,497 | 42.16% |
| 1890 | 35,266 | 13,357 | 60.97% |
| 1900 | 44,288 | 9,022 | 25.58% |
| 1910 | 49,798 | 5,510 | 12.44% |
| 1920 | 64,148 | 14,350 | 28.82% |
| 1930 | 97,937 | 33,789 | 52.67% |
| 1940 | 108,755 | 10,818 | 11.05% |
| 1950 | 124,403 | 15,648 | 14.39% |
| 1960 | 130,074 | 5,671 | 4.56% |
| 1970 | 145,056 | 14,982 | 11.52% |
| 1980 | 160,934 | 15,878 | 10.95% |
| 1990 | 174,821 | 13,887 | 8.63% |
| 2010 | 238,738 | 63,917 | 36.56% |
| 2011 | 241,172 | 2,434 | 1.02% |
| 2012 | 243,655 | 2,483 | 1.03% |
| 2013 | 246,807 | 3,152 | 1.29% |
| 2014 | 249,084 | 2,277 | 0.92% |
| 2015 | 251,954 | 2,870 | 1.15% |
| 2016 | 254,955 | 3,001 | 1.19% |
| 2017 | 257,071 | 2,116 | 0.83% |
| 2018 | 259,259 | 2,188 | 0.85% |
| 2019 | 261,191 | 1,932 | 0.75% |
| 2020 | 263,123 | 1,932 | 0.74% |
| 2021 | 265,055 | 1,932 | 0.73% |
| 2022 | 266,987 | 1,932 | 0.73% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 227,845 | 87.78% |
| Black or African American | 15,957 | 6.15% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 836 | 0.32% |
| Asian | 3,268 | 1.26% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 337 | 0.13% |
| Some Other Race | 3,285 | 1.27% |
| Two or More Races | 8,048 | 3.10% |
Buncombe County, North Carolina Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 105,177 | 2.4 | 63.4 |
| Married | 48,377 | 3.04 | 79.9 |
| Male | 3,324 | 3.5 | 58.8 |
| Female | 8,914 | 3.71 | 51.2 |
| Non Family | 44,562 | 1.37 | 48.2 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5,753 | 3.00% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 10,183 | 5.31% |
| High School Graduate | 44,368 | 23.15% |
| Some College | 34,563 | 18.03% |
| Associates Degree | 17,467 | 9.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 48,024 | 25.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 31,298 | 16.33% |
Buncombe County, North Carolina Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2,321 | 2,005 | 1,338 |
| White | 166,234 | 155,229 | 73,170 |
| 2+ Races | 4,081 | 3,267 | 1,153 |
| Hispanic | 9,090 | 6,009 | 2,000 |
| Other Race | 1,891 | 1,331 | 404 |
| Native American | 580 | 433 | 109 |
| Black | 10,481 | 9,376 | 1,771 |
| Islander | 147 | 147 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 57.65%.
$35,424
Average Earnings
$40,058
Average Male
$31,959
Average Female
Buncombe County, North Carolina Language by Age
Buncombe County, North Carolina Language
91.95% of Buncombe County, North Carolina residents speak only English, while 8.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.44% of the population.
Buncombe County, North Carolina Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 17,035 | 5,268 | 30.92% |
| Multiple | 7,550 | 1,772 | 23.47% |
| Black | 15,347 | 2,813 | 18.33% |
| White | 211,001 | 19,840 | 9.40% |
| Native | 783 | 60 | 7.66% |
| Asian | 3,199 | 183 | 5.72% |
| Other | 963 | NaN% |
11.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.13%
Male Poverty Rate
11.83%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Buncombe County, North Carolina
The race most likely to be in poverty in Buncombe County, North Carolina is Hispanic, with 30.92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Buncombe County, North Carolina is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.76%.
Buncombe County, North Carolina Marital Status
Marriage Rates
47.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.6%
Male Marriage Rate
44.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Buncombe County, North Carolina Married by Age and Sex
Buncombe 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 45-54.
Buncombe County, North Carolina Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,354 | 8.14% |
| Black | 1,228 | 10.05% |
| Native American | 91 | 12.57% |
| Asian | 121 | 4.65% |
| Other Race | 27 | 1.14% |
| 2+ Races | 222 | 4.65% |
| Hispanic | 296 | 2.70% |
Buncombe County, North Carolina Veterans by Education
6.24%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.69%
Veteran Disability Rate
61.2%
Labor Force Participation
59.2%
Employment Rate
3.2%
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
51.30%
Born in Buncombe County, North Carolina
93.96%
Native Born
6.04%
Foreign Born
3.44%
Non Citizen
2.60%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.96% of Buncombe County, North Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 51.30% having been born in North Carolina. 3.44% 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