North Carolina Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 274,360 (100%) |
| Population Density | 418 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 34 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $74,436 |
| Per Capita Income | $43,371 |
| Median Home Value | $391,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 134,483 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 67,411 (50.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 34,444 (25.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 32,628 (24.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 101,855 |
| Average Household Size | 2.62 |
| Family Households | 62,025 (60.9%) |
The table below compares Buncombe 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 | # 7 | 94th |
| Population Density | # 10 | 91st |
| Median Household Income | # 19 | 82nd |
| Per Capita Income | # 15 | 86th |
| Diversity Index | # 73 | 28th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
