Yancey County's estimated 2026 population is 19,106 with a growth rate of 0.12% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Yancey County is the 81st largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 17,805 and has seen a growth of 7.31% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 49.2 years
Female: 50.4 years
Male: 47.9 years
There are 15,418 adults, (5,085 of whom are seniors) in Yancey County.
Female: 9,529 (50.7%)
Male: 9,268 (49.3%)
The racial composition of Yancey County includes 92.12% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,315 | 92.12% |
| Two or more races | 720 | 3.83% |
| Other race | 481 | 2.56% |
| Black or African American | 157 | 0.84% |
| Asian | 86 | 0.46% |
| Native American | 38 | 0.2% |
Yancey County's average per capita income is $42,059. Household income levels show a median of $58,709. The poverty rate stands at 15.17%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $89,918 | - |
| Families | $80,934 | $103,638 |
| Households | $58,709 | $83,965 |
| Non Families | $24,778 | $38,920 |
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