Buncombe County, NC

Population: 271,790 · Median Income: $70,578 · 656 sq mi

Population

271,790

Median Income

$70,578

Median Home Value

$360,000

Unemployment

3.5%

Median Age

42.4 yrs

Poverty Rate

11.8%

Median Rent

$1,281/mo

Land Area

656 sq mi

Cities

13

2024 Lean

D+24.8%

Buncombe County is a county in North Carolina with a population of 271,790. The median household income is $70,578. The median home value is $360,000. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. The median age is 42.4 years. There are 13 cities in Buncombe County.

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2024 Election Results

Source: County Election Data

Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

98,662

61.7%

GOP Votes

59,016

36.9%

Total Votes

159,885

Cities in Buncombe County

Source: Census Bureau
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