Avery Creek is a CDP located in Buncombe County North Carolina. Avery Creek has a 2024 population of 3,569. Avery Creek is currently growing at a rate of 3.33% annually and its population has increased by 9.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,256 in 2020.
The average household income in Avery Creek is $128,849 with a poverty rate of 0%. The median age in Avery Creek is 37.2 years: 37.6 years for males, and 33.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Avery Creek was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,279 | 76.02% |
| Black or African American | 542 | 18.08% |
| Two or more races | 131 | 4.37% |
| Other race | 34 | 1.13% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.4% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 731 | 4.1 | 91.5 | 8.5 |
| Married | 530 | 3.71 | 94.9 | 5.1 |
| Female | 104 | 7.6 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 62 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 35 | 5.14 | 0 | 100 |
4.3
Average Family Size
4.1
Average Household Size
91.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 16 | 0.88% |
| Associates Degree | 158 | 8.69% |
| Bachelors Degree | 416 | 22.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 315 | 17.33% |
| High School Graduate | 490 | 26.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 423 | 23.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,488 | 1,472 | 625 |
| Black | 255 | 255 | 45 |
| 2+ Races | 49 | 49 | 49 |
| Other Race | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| Asian | 12 | 12 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,897 | $61,473 | $55,474 |
| Graduate Degree | $115,739 | $0 | $115,530 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $48,860 | $62,321 | $30,855 |
| Some College | $33,571 | $0 | $29,155 |
$48,860
Average Earnings
$62,321
Average Male
$30,855
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.61% of Avery Creek residents speak only English, while 17.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 13% of the population.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $104,750 | $133,447 |
| Households | $107,684 | $128,849 |
| Married Families | $108,603 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,750 | $45,077 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.7%
Male Marriage Rate
36.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
189
Number of Veterans
147
Male Veterans
42
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 73 |
| First Gulf War | 72 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 99 |
| 75+ | 46 |
| 65 to 74 | 44 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 99 | 23.74% |
| White | 90 | 5.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.75%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.6%
Labor Force Participation
71.6%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
50.63%
Born in Avery Creek
87.29%
Native Born
12.71%
Foreign Born
10.61%
Non Citizen
2.1%
Naturalized
87.29% of Avery Creek residents were born in the United States, with 50.63% having been born in North Carolina. 10.61% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,569 | 115 | 3.33% |
| 2023 | 3,454 | 116 | 3.48% |
| 2022 | 3,338 | 65 | 1.99% |
| 2021 | 3,273 | 17 | 0.52% |
| 2020 | 3,256 | 581 | 21.72% |
| 2019 | 2,675 | 368 | 15.95% |
| 2018 | 2,307 | -13 | -0.56% |
| 2017 | 2,320 | -396 | -14.58% |
| 2016 | 2,716 | 223 | 8.95% |
| 2015 | 2,493 | -112 | -4.3% |
| 2014 | 2,605 | -245 | -8.6% |
| 2013 | 2,850 | 418 | 17.19% |
| 2012 | 2,432 | 127 | 5.51% |
| 2011 | 2,305 | 355 | 18.21% |
| 2010 | 1,950 | 0 | 0% |