Buncombe County

From lovely rural "hollars" and valleys to eclectic and varied neighborhoods, Buncombe County has it all

Overview for Buncombe County, NC

1,131 people live in Buncombe County, where the median age is 36 and the average individual income is $54,991. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

1,131

Total Population

36 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$54,991

Average individual Income

Around Buncombe County, NC

There's plenty to do around Buncombe County, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

5
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
9
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score
26
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Jeremiah's Italian Ice, Decrepit Old Geezer's Sausages, and Gamers Haunt.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 3.84 miles 18 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 3.51 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 3.39 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.3 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.82 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.5 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Buncombe County, NC

Buncombe County has 440 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Buncombe County do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 1,131 people call Buncombe County home. The population density is 10,469.569 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

1,131

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

36

Median Age

53.93 / 46.07%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
440

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$54,991

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Property Listings

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