Avery County, North Carolina Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Avery County, North Carolina
Avery County, North Carolina Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
17,680
Median Age
47.1
Male Median
45.9
Female Median
48.8
Avery County, North Carolina Population Growth

Avery County, North Carolina Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -1.5%%.
-1.5%% Growth
Avery County, North Carolina Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Avery County, North Carolina Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 47.1 | 17,680 |
| 2023 | 46.5 | 17,643 |
| 2022 | 46.5 | 17,679 |
| 2021 | 45.5 | 17,747 |
| 2020 | 45.4 | 17,510 |
| 2019 | 45.2 | 17,506 |
| 2018 | 44.4 | 17,501 |
| 2017 | 44.5 | 17,535 |
| 2016 | 44.0 | 17,633 |
| 2015 | 43.7 | 17,695 |
| 2014 | 43.1 | 17,739 |
| 2013 | 42.5 | 17,756 |
| 2012 | 42.2 | 17,815 |
| 2011 | 41.7 | 17,844 |
| 2010 | 41.7 | 17,951 |
Avery County, North Carolina Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 3.9% |
| 5–17 | 10.5% |
| 18–24 | 9.0% |
| 25–34 | 12.0% |
| 35–54 | 26.3% |
| 55–64 | 14.7% |
| 65+ | 23.6% |
Dependency Ratios for Avery County, North Carolina
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 61.5
- Youth Dependency:
- 23.3
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 38.2
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Avery County, North Carolina
The median age in Avery County, North Carolina is 47.1 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Avery County, North Carolina is 17,680.
In Avery County, North Carolina, seniors (ages 65+) make up 23.6% of the population, while children under 18 represent 10.5%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Avery County, North Carolina is aging.