Demographics in Buncombe County

Metro Area

275,901

Population

417,202

Asheville Metro Area

395

Population Density

Median Age

Asheville Metro Area

Age Distribution

Metro Area

Baby Boomers (Age 55+)

41%

43%

Gen X (Age 41-55)

13%

Millennials (Age 20-40)

27%

25%

Gen Z (Age 0-19)

20%

Gender

Male

48%

Female

52%

Race & Ethnicity

Metro Area

White

81%

Asian

Black

Two or more races

Community

Metro Area

Married

47%

50%

Single

35%

32%

Divorced

12%

Widowed

Language

English Only

90%

Spanish

Indo-European

Asian/Islander

Health Insurance Coverage By Age

Total Coverage

99%

Under 19 years

19%

19 to 60 years

58%

60 years and over

21%

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Demographics in Buncombe County

Age Distribution

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