Avery County, NC Demographics
Avery County, NC is the 85th most populous of 100 counties in North Carolina, with 17,818 residents across 247 square miles. That is about 72 people per square mile.
At the 2020 census
| Population | 17,818 |
|---|---|
| Land area | 247 sq mi |
| Density | 72 / sq mi |
Data: 2020 Census · American Community Survey 2024
How Avery County compares to the US
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Central Location: Avery County, NC
Measured from the county's main population center using 2020 census blocks.
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Census tracts in Avery County, NC
| Name | Population | Sq mi | Per sq mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 9304 | 4,937 | 52.8 | 94 |
| Census Tract 9302 | 3,431 | 79.6 | 43 |
| Census Tract 9303.01 | 3,351 | 35.5 | 94 |
| Census Tract 9301 | 3,057 | 35.9 | 85 |
| Census Tract 9303.02 | 3,030 | 43.6 | 69 |
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This page shows demographics for a US county from the 2020 census and the American Community Survey: population, land area, density, urban share, and how the county compares to national averages for income, housing, age, and more.
Counties subdivide into census tracts, listed below with their populations. The drive-time and radius tables measure the population around the county's main population center.