Buncombe County, North Carolina Household Income Indicators (2024)

Median Income

$74,436

Total Households

101,855

High Earners ($150k+)

19.2%

Very Low (<$20k)

11.4%

Buncombe County, North Carolina Household Income Distribution Chart

Income Distribution for
Figure 1: Percentage of households per income bracket in Buncombe County, North Carolina (2024).

Buncombe County, North Carolina Household Income Breakdown by Bracket

Economic ClassPercentage
Very Low <$20k11.4%
Low $20k-34k10.9%
Lower Middle $35k-49k11.0%
Middle $50k-74k17.0%
Upper Middle $75k-149k30.4%
High $150k+19.2%



Household Income FAQs for Buncombe County, North Carolina

The median household income in Buncombe County, North Carolina is $74,436.

In recent years, the median household income in Buncombe County, North Carolina has increased by 68.4%.