Yancey County, NC — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
18,676
Male
9,240
49.5%
Female
9,436
50.5%
Median Age
47.9 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.3
Foreign Born
3.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher17.3%
High School or Higher43.7%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
5.6%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
8.9%
Married
52.2%
Yancey County, NC has a population of 18,676 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 47.9 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 92.5% of the population. 17.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 3.0% of residents are foreign-born.