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 $133,220 with a poverty rate of 0%. The median age in Avery Creek is 40.4 years: 41.9 years for males, and 39.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Avery Creek was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,619 | 78.46% |
| Black or African American | 558 | 16.72% |
| Asian | 108 | 3.24% |
| Two or more races | 53 | 1.59% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 860 | 3.88 | 86.4 | 13.6 |
| Married | 567 | 3.73 | 94.9 | 5.1 |
| Non Family | 132 | 1.24 | 78 | 22 |
| Female | 92 | 8.58 | 80.4 | 19.6 |
| Male | 69 | 3.88 | 40.6 | 59.4 |
4.27
Average Family Size
3.88
Average Household Size
86.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 202 | 9.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 508 | 23.82% |
| Graduate Degree | 215 | 10.08% |
| High School Graduate | 536 | 25.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22 | 1.03% |
| Some College | 650 | 30.47% |
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 | 1,670 | 1,670 | 619 |
| Black | 326 | 326 | 37 |
| Asian | 108 | 86 | 38 |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 29 | 29 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,973 | $49,367 | $62,321 |
| Graduate Degree | $110,907 | $0 | $111,078 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,932 | $56,550 | $31,217 |
| Some College | $40,274 | $75,463 | $29,372 |
$47,932
Average Earnings
$56,550
Average Male
$31,217
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.37% of Avery Creek residents speak only English, while 18.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 17.23% 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 | $104,038 | $136,428 |
| Households | $104,808 | $133,220 |
| Married Families | $103,606 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $49,342 | $98,661 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.9%
Male Marriage Rate
36.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
163
Number of Veterans
124
Male Veterans
39
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 78 |
| Vietnam | 45 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 105 |
| 65 to 74 | 34 |
| 75+ | 24 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 105 | 22.25% |
| White | 58 | 2.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.56%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.6%
Labor Force Participation
72.6%
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
56.17%
Born in Avery Creek
84.66%
Native Born
15.34%
Foreign Born
12.16%
Non Citizen
3.18%
Naturalized
84.66% of Avery Creek residents were born in the United States, with 56.17% having been born in North Carolina. 12.16% 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% |