Yancey County's 2026 population is estimated at 19,099, reflecting a 0.28% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Yancey County is the 82nd largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 17,805 and has grown 7.27% since 2010.
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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