Buncombe County, NC — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
271,790
Male
131,332
48.3%
Female
140,458
51.7%
Median Age
42.4 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.6
Foreign Born
7.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher33.2%
High School or Higher50.1%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
5.5%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
5.7%
Married
39.3%
Buncombe County, NC has a population of 271,790 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 42.4 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 83.1% of the population. 33.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 7.0% of residents are foreign-born.