Avery County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Avery County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37011
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 011
Geography
- Land Area
- 247.34 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.17 sq mi
- Total Area
- 247.51 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.072090
- Longitude
- -81.920285
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 17,175
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 14,623
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 16,485 | 96.0% |
| Hispanic | 684 | 4.0% |
| White | 15,437 | 89.9% |
| Black | 639 | 3.7% |
| Asian | 71 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 18 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 55 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 11 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 14,252 | 97.5% |
| Hispanic | 368 | 2.5% |
| White | 13,328 | 91.1% |
| Black | 650 | 4.4% |
| Asian | 113 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 149 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 8 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 17,680
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $66,441
- Poverty Rate
- 8.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,558
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 15,338 | 86.8% |
| Black | 676 | 3.8% |
| Asian | 77 | 0.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 10,784
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,087 | 10.1% |
| Republican | 6,264 | 58.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,389 | 31.4% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,131 | 47.6% |
| Female | 5,652 | 52.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 9,712 | 90.1% |
| Hispanic | 213 | 2.0% |
| Black | 47 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 58 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 6,483
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 60.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 5,927 | 61.0% |
| Hispanic | 73 | 34.3% |
| Black | 12 | 25.5% |
| Asian | 27 | 46.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,123 | 60.9% |
| Female | 3,360 | 59.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,977 (21.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,387 (25.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 14,201
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $270,124
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $831
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.3%
- Public Transit
- 0.5%
- Work From Home
- 8.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 24.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.