Avery County's estimated 2026 population is 18,011 with a growth rate of 0.56% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Avery County is the 84th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 17,797 and has seen a growth of 1.2% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Avery County includes 88.37% White, 4.21% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (88.37%)
Black or African American (4.21%)
Two or more races (3.74%)
Other race (2.88%)
Asian (0.44%)
Native American (0.24%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.12%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,592 | 88.37% |
| Black or African American | 742 | 4.21% |
| Two or more races | 659 | 3.74% |
| Other race | 509 | 2.88% |
| Asian | 78 | 0.44% |
| Native American | 42 | 0.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.12% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Avery County's average per capita income is $35,643. Household income levels show a median of $57,657. The poverty rate stands at 10.96%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $84,846 | - |
| Families | $77,762 | $106,002 |
| Households | $57,657 | $87,001 |
| Non Families | $35,074 | $50,437 |
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