2024 Buncombe County, North Carolina Demographics | Comprehensive Profile

Explore comprehensive demographic statistics, economic indicators, and population trends for Buncombe County, North Carolina. Source: 2024 American Community Survey (Census Bureau).

Buncombe County, North Carolina Demographic Snapshot (2024)

Key demographic statistics summarized from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey (ACS).

Population
274,360
Median Age
42.6 years
Largest Group
White
80.8%% of pop.
Median Income
$74,436
Median Value
$391,800
Bachelor's Degree+
45.9%
Foreign Born
6.7%
Uninsured Rate
10.9%
Work From Home
17.6%
Private Sector
73.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey (ACS) Estimates


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About This Data

Data Source:
U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Survey (ACS)

Survey Year:
2024

Last Updated:
2026-02-11

Geography:
Buncombe County, North Carolina (FIPS: 0500000US37021)