Avery County Summary

Life in Avery County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Avery County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Avery County:

  • The population in Avery County is 17,679.

  • The median home value in Avery County is $344,646.

  • The median income in Avery County is $53,513.

  • The median rent in Avery County is $811.

  • The unemployment rate in Avery County is 5.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Avery County is 11.2%.

  • The average high in Avery County is 67.5° and there are 129.3 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Avery County

List Of Cities & Towns in Avery County

Banner Elk, NC Population 1,234

Beech Mountain, NC Population 798

Newland, NC Population 743

Elk Park, NC Population 511

Sugar Mountain, NC Population 489

Seven Devils, NC Population 422

Crossnore, NC Population 139

Grandfather, NC Population 0

Map Of Avery County

Avery County, NC Weather

  • The average high in Avery County is 67.5°.

  • There are 90.7 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 129.3 inches of rain each year with 10.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:35 hours of sun each day in Avery County.

StatAvery County
Mean High67.5
Nice Days90.7
Rainfall129.3
Snowfall10.0
Sunny_hours4:35
67.5°
Average High
129.3
Inches of Rain

Avery County Demographics

Population over time in Avery County

The current population in Avery County is 17,679. The population has increased 1.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 17,747 1.4%
2021 17,510 0.0%
2020 17,506 -

Gender in Avery County

  • Avery County is 45.3% female with 8,013 female residents.

  • Avery County is 54.7% male with 9,666 male residents.

Female
45.3% (8,013)
Male
54.7% (9,666)
Gender Avery County NC USA
Female 45.3% 51.0% 50.4%
Male 54.7% 49.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Avery County

Avery County is:

  • 87.5% White with 15,464 White residents.

  • 3.6% African American with 644 African American residents.

  • 0.8% American Indian with 146 American Indian residents.

  • 0.5% Asian with 82 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 4 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 7 Other residents.

  • 2.4% Two Or More with 428 Two Or More residents.

  • 5.1% Hispanic with 904 Hispanic residents.

White
87.5% (15,464)
African American
3.6% (644)
American Indian
0.8% (146)
Asian
0.5% (82)
Hawaiian
0.0% (4)
Other
0.0% (7)
Two Or More
2.4% (428)
Hispanic
5.1% (904)

Table: Avery County By Race

Race Avery County NC USA
White 87.5% 61.7% 58.9%
African American 3.6% 20.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.8% 0.9% 0.6%
Asian 0.5% 3.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.4% 3.3% 3.5%
Hispanic 5.1% 10.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Avery County, North Carolina

  • 5.0% of households in Avery County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.2% of households in Avery County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 11.5% of households in Avery County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.4% of households in Avery County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 15.0% of households in Avery County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.7% of households in Avery County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.1% of households in Avery County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 12.7% of households in Avery County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.8% of households in Avery County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.4% of households in Avery County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.0% (878)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.2% (924)
$15,000 to $24,999
11.5% (2,040)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.4% (1,844)
$35,000 to $49,999
15.0% (2,656)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.7% (3,131)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.1% (2,141)
$100,000 to $149,999
12.7% (2,250)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.8% (851)
$200,000 or more
5.4% (960)
Income Avery County NC USA
Less than $10,000 5.0% 5.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.2% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.5% 8.1% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.4% 8.5% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.0% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.7% 17.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.1% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 12.7% 15.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.8% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.4% 8.5% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Avery County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Avery County completed < 9th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Avery County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 31.0% of adults in Avery County completed high school / ged.

  • 25.0% of adults in Avery County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Avery County completed associate's degree.

  • 14.0% of adults in Avery County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Avery County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Avery County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Avery County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (707)
9-12th Grade
8% (1,414)
High School / GED
31% (5,480)
Some College
25% (4,419)
Associate's Degree
9% (1,591)
Bachelor's Degree
14% (2,475)
Master's Degree
6% (1,060)
Professional Degree
2% (353)
Doctorate Degree
1% (176)
Education Avery County NC USA
< 9th Grade 4% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 8% 7% 6%
High School / GED 31% 25% 26%
Some College 25% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 14% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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