Foscoe is a CDP located in Avery County North Carolina. Foscoe has a 2024 population of 1,418. Foscoe is currently growing at a rate of 0.28% annually and its population has increased by 8.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,309 in 2020.
The average household income in Foscoe is $67,670 with a poverty rate of 8.86%. The median age in Foscoe is 40.9 years: 40.6 years for males, and 41.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Foscoe was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,201 | 85.12% |
| Native American | 168 | 11.91% |
| Two or more races | 42 | 2.98% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 636 | 2.22 | 56.6 | 43.4 |
| Non Family | 300 | 1.15 | 49.3 | 50.7 |
| Married | 275 | 3.33 | 64.4 | 35.6 |
| Female | 61 | 2.44 | 57.4 | 42.6 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
56.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 87 | 8.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 224 | 22.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 239 | 24% |
| High School Graduate | 138 | 13.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 65 | 6.53% |
| Some College | 243 | 24.4% |
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 | 908 | 908 | 463 |
| Hispanic | 75 | 10 | 0 |
| Native American | 65 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 23 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 50.99%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $38,537 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $31,681 | $0 | $31,422 |
| High School Graduate | $35,229 | $35,542 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,215 | $38,445 | $32,263 |
| Some College | $51,667 | $65,764 | $0 |
$37,215
Average Earnings
$38,445
Average Male
$32,263
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.44% of Foscoe residents speak only English, while 10.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.56% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,201 | 112 | 9.33% |
| Multiple | 42 | 13 | 30.95% |
8.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.84%
Male Poverty Rate
10.77%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Foscoe is Multiple, with 30.95% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Foscoe is White, with 9.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 16.97% |
| High School | 13.04% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 8.42% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 7.91% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,833 | $86,993 |
| Households | $53,382 | $67,670 |
| Married Families | $79,917 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,857 | $40,968 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.4%
Male Marriage Rate
45.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
87
Number of Veterans
87
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 32 |
| First Gulf War | 18 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 52 |
| 35 to 54 | 18 |
| 65 to 74 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 87 | 9.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.3%
Labor Force Participation
59.6%
Employment Rate
4.3%
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
61.73%
Born in Foscoe
93.34%
Native Born
6.66%
Foreign Born
4.61%
Non Citizen
2.06%
Naturalized
93.34% of Foscoe residents were born in the United States, with 61.73% having been born in North Carolina. 4.61% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,418 | 4 | 0.28% |
| 2023 | 1,414 | 3 | 0.21% |
| 2022 | 1,411 | 75 | 5.61% |
| 2021 | 1,336 | 27 | 2.06% |
| 2020 | 1,309 | -270 | -17.1% |
| 2019 | 1,579 | -37 | -2.29% |
| 2018 | 1,616 | -16 | -0.98% |
| 2017 | 1,632 | 258 | 18.78% |
| 2016 | 1,374 | -91 | -6.21% |
| 2015 | 1,465 | 312 | 27.06% |
| 2014 | 1,153 | 11 | 0.96% |
| 2013 | 1,142 | -54 | -4.52% |
| 2012 | 1,196 | 36 | 3.1% |
| 2011 | 1,160 | -210 | -15.33% |
| 2010 | 1,370 | 0 | 0% |