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Asheville, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

94,535population

40.7median age

This community is a community of 94,535 with a median age of 40.7. The population is predominantly White (79.8%) with a significant Black community (8.1%). Median household income is $71,102. 94.1% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 53.4% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 51.9%, with a median home value of $440,000.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

79.8%75,465

Black

8.1%7,672

Hispanic/Latino

6.6%6,264

Two or More

3.7%3,517

Asian

1.1%1,021

Other

0.5%484

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%86

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%26

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.9%2,080

High School Diploma

15.1%10,994

Some College (<1 yr)

4.4%3,210

Some College (1+ yr)

10.9%7,916

Associate's Degree

7.4%5,396

Bachelor's Degree

30.7%22,305

Master's Degree

15.7%11,442

Professional Degree

4.8%3,472

Doctorate

2.2%1,569

HS or Higher

94.1%

BA or Higher

53.4%

Graduate+

22.7%

Housingi

$440,000median home value

$1,402median rent

51.9%homeownership

50,034total units

25.3%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 51.9%

Renter 48.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.7%335

$50K–$100K

3.1%594

$100K–$150K

3.4%664

$150K–$200K

4.8%940

$200K–$300K

11.4%2,221

$300K–$500K

37.1%7,202

$500K–$1M

31.6%6,136

$1M+

6.8%1,321

Rent Distribution

Under $500

1,996

$500–$750

820

$750–$1,000

1,472

$1,000–$1,250

2,663

$1,250–$1,500

2,632

$1,500–$2,000

4,493

$2,000+

3,037

Year Built

2020 or later

4%2,007

2010–2019

13.2%6,621

2000–2009

13.2%6,602

1990–1999

11.6%5,813

1980–1989

10.3%5,162

1970–1979

8.4%4,212

1960–1969

7.6%3,782

1950–1959

8.2%4,116

1940–1949

4.9%2,464

1939 or earlier

18.5%9,255

Heating Fuel

Electricity

63.2%23,624

Utility Gas

28.5%10,639

Fuel Oil

4.3%1,596

Bottled/LP Gas

2.3%848

Solar

0.6%238

Wood

0.5%204

No Fuel

0.4%168

Other

0.2%66

Coal

0%11

Household Economyi

$71,102median household income

$45,430per capita income

13.8%poverty rate

5.1%unemployment

50,944labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.9%2,207

$10K–$15K

4%1,483

$15K–$20K

4.9%1,843

$20K–$25K

3.1%1,142

$25K–$30K

3.7%1,366

$30K–$35K

3.4%1,266

$35K–$40K

3.7%1,374

$40K–$45K

3.4%1,267

$45K–$50K

3%1,131

$50K–$60K

6.7%2,504

$60K–$75K

10.9%4,080

$75K–$100K

13.2%4,925

$100K–$125K

8.4%3,126

$125K–$150K

6.5%2,444

$150K–$200K

8%2,973

$200K+

11.4%4,263

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

3,230

Residentsi

1,650

Avg. Tenant Renti

$377/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers146 homes83% occupied$276/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8918 homes91% occupied$393/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

S236/BMIR27 homes

811/PRAC40 homes78% occupied$390/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $71,102/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

77.6%

Very low income$21K–$36K/yr

19.1%

Low income$36K–$57K/yr

3.3%

Who Receives This Housing

56.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

31.7% of subsidized households are minority

39.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

66% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

6,6387%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,635

Germany

322

United Kingdom

287

Philippines

241

Canada

203

India

108

China

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

47,729

Avg. Commutei

18.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

48,194

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

4,529(5.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.2%Insured

11.8%Uninsured