Demographics in Asheville, NC

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Asheville?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

94,369

Male

45,546

48.3%

Female

48,823

51.7%

Median Age

40.7

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

80.0%

Black

9.7%

Hispanic

7.1%

Asian

1.3%

Two or More

6.5%

Other

2.1%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

39.4%

High School or Higher

53.6%

Foreign Born

7.7%

Veterans

5.2%

Married

33.0%

Avg Household Size

2.4

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Asheville, NC has a population of 94,369 with a median age of 40.7. The racial makeup is 80.0% White, 7.1% Hispanic, 9.7% Black, 1.3% Asian. About 39.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 7.7%.