North Carolina Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 18,797 (100%) |
| Population Density | 60 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 17 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $58,709 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,664 |
| Median Home Value | $243,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,376 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,457 (56.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,673 (14.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,246 (28.5%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 8,130 |
| Average Household Size | 2.29 |
| Family Households | 5,588 (68.7%) |
The table below compares Yancey 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 | # 83 | 18th |
| Population Density | # 77 | 24th |
| Median Household Income | # 57 | 44th |
| Per Capita Income | # 32 | 69th |
| Diversity Index | # 98 | 3rd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
