Cities in Yancey County, North Carolina by Population (2024)

There are 4 cities in Yancey County, North Carolina.

Note: As defined by the US Census Bureau, a city's official boundaries often extend miles beyond the city itself and may even cross county lines. As such, several thousand US cities officially exist in two or more counties (and therefore appear on multiple counties' lists of cities.)

City
Rank
State
2024 Population
2020 Census
Annual Change
Density (mi²)
Area (mi²)
Mars Hill1North Carolina2,2732,0692.3%1,0812.10
Spruce Pine2North Carolina2,1882,198-0.14%5394.06
Burnsville3North Carolina1,6251,6150.12%1,0161.60
Bakersville4North Carolina4554530%5990.76

Note: City markers shown outside the county boundary mean that a part of the city extends into this county, but is primarily located in an adjacent county.

What is the largest city in Yancey County, North Carolina?

Mars Hill is the largest city in Yancey County.

What is the smallest city in Yancey County, North Carolina?

Bakersville is the smallest city in Yancey County.

How many cities are in Yancey County?

There are 4 cities in Yancey County, North Carolina.

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