Avery County, NC — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
17,643
Male
9,632
54.6%
Female
8,011
45.4%
Median Age
46.5 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.3
Foreign Born
4.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher16.7%
High School or Higher41.3%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
6.1%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
10.4%
Married
45.1%
Avery County, NC has a population of 17,643 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 46.5 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 88.4% of the population. 16.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 4.1% of residents are foreign-born.