County
Avery County
North Carolina
17,680 population$61,428 median income15,126 voting age0 active campaigns
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Officials Representing Avery County
Congressional District Coverage
Avery County is fully within NC Congressional District 11.
Median Income
$61,428
↓ 15%vs $72,388
Bachelor's+
25.0%
↓ 30%vs 35.6%
Under 18
14.4%
↓ 34%vs 21.8%
Owner-Occupied
83.0%
↑ 25%vs 66.6%
White (non-Hispanic)
86.8%
↔ 40%vs 61.8%
Demographics
American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates
Race & Ethnicity
White86.8%
Hispanic/Latino6.0%
Black3.8%
Asian0.4%
Two or More5.5%
Other3.5%
Income & Economy
Median Household Income$61,428
Per Capita Income$35,831
Poverty Rate10.2%
Unemployment4.8%
Education
High School+87.8%
Bachelor's+25.0%
Housing
Median Home Value$265,800
Median Rent$773
Owner-Occupied83.0%
Health Insurance
Uninsured12.5%
Age Distribution
Under 1814.4%
65 and Over23.6%
Median Age47.1