Buncombe County, NC Map
Official Census boundary of Buncombe County, North Carolina (FIPS 37021). Turn on flood zones, contours, land cover and school districts, measure distances, or click any spot to inspect it.
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Buncombe County Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
274,360
Households
101,855
Median household income
$74,436
Median age
42.6 years
Median home value
$391,800
Median gross rent
$1,362/mo
Owner-occupied homes
66.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
45.9%
Below poverty level
11.8%
Land area
656.5 sq mi
Population density
418 / sq mi