Yancey County, NC Demographics
Yancey County, NC is the 83rd most populous of 100 counties in North Carolina, with 18,470 residents across 313 square miles. That is about 59 people per square mile.
At the 2020 census
| Population | 18,470 |
|---|---|
| Land area | 313 sq mi |
| Density | 59 / sq mi |
Data: 2020 Census · American Community Survey 2024
How Yancey County compares to the US
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Central Location: Yancey County, NC
Measured from the county's main population center using 2020 census blocks.
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Census tracts in Yancey County, NC
| Name | Population | Sq mi | Per sq mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 9602 | 4,825 | 39.6 | 122 |
| Census Tract 9604 | 4,581 | 102.5 | 45 |
| Census Tract 9601.01 | 3,977 | 73.9 | 54 |
| Census Tract 9603 | 3,118 | 71.3 | 44 |
| Census Tract 9601.02 | 1,969 | 25.4 | 77 |
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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.