North Carolina Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,680 (100%) |
| Population Density | 71 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 26 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $61,428 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,831 |
| Median Home Value | $265,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 14,201 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,637 (39.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,154 (8.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 7,410 (52.2%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 6,791 |
| Average Household Size | 2.24 |
| Family Households | 4,449 (65.5%) |
The table below compares Avery County to the other 100 counties and county equivalents in North Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 85 | 16th |
| Population Density | # 70 | 31st |
| Median Household Income | # 47 | 54th |
| Per Capita Income | # 35 | 66th |
| Diversity Index | # 89 | 12th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
