Buncombe County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Buncombe County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37021
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 021
Geography
- Land Area
- 656.49 sq mi
- Water Area
- 3.45 sq mi
- Total Area
- 659.94 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.609371
- Longitude
- -82.530423
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 263,713
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 215,589
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 247,357 | 93.8% |
| Hispanic | 16,359 | 6.2% |
| White | 221,710 | 84.1% |
| Black | 13,135 | 5.0% |
| Asian | 2,566 | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 163 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 85 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 624 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 206,627 | 95.8% |
| Hispanic | 8,966 | 4.2% |
| White | 187,523 | 87.0% |
| Black | 13,531 | 6.3% |
| Asian | 3,003 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,164 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 90 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 521 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 274,360
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $75,993
- Poverty Rate
- 11.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 31,661
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 224,885 | 82.0% |
| Black | 13,276 | 4.8% |
| Asian | 3,089 | 1.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 187,504
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 67,738 | 36.1% |
| Republican | 41,172 | 22.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 77,156 | 41.1% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 86,845 | 46.3% |
| Female | 100,572 | 53.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 150,352 | 80.2% |
| Hispanic | 7,915 | 4.2% |
| Black | 9,685 | 5.2% |
| Asian | 2,215 | 1.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 118,614
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 63.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 98,887 | 65.8% |
| Hispanic | 3,455 | 43.7% |
| Black | 4,233 | 43.7% |
| Asian | 1,227 | 55.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 54,281 | 62.5% |
| Female | 64,308 | 63.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 38,265 (18.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 94,094 (45.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 134,483
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $419,409
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,300
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 70.5%
- Public Transit
- 0.6%
- Work From Home
- 17.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.