Yancey County's estimated 2026 population is 19,099 with a growth rate of 0.28% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Yancey County is the 82nd largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 17,805 and has seen a growth of 7.27% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Yancey County includes 92.46% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (92.46%)
Two or more races (3.8%)
Other race (2.5%)
Black or African American (0.58%)
Asian (0.41%)
Native American (0.25%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,268 | 92.46% |
| Two or more races | 709 | 3.8% |
| Other race | 467 | 2.5% |
| Black or African American | 109 | 0.58% |
| Asian | 77 | 0.41% |
| Native American | 46 | 0.25% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Yancey County's average per capita income is $38,469. Household income levels show a median of $54,961. The poverty rate stands at 14.9%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $81,897 | - |
| Families | $74,354 | $98,783 |
| Households | $54,961 | $78,969 |
| Non Families | $24,926 | $35,818 |
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