Woodfin is a town located in Buncombe County North Carolina. Woodfin has a 2024 population of 8,031. Woodfin is currently growing at a rate of 0.24% annually and its population has increased by 0.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,954 in 2020.
The average household income in Woodfin is $85,123 with a poverty rate of 14.43%. The median age in Woodfin is 42.3 years: 42.1 years for males, and 42.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Woodfin was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,898 | 87.31% |
| Two or more races | 422 | 5.34% |
| Black or African American | 252 | 3.19% |
| Asian | 231 | 2.92% |
| Other race | 69 | 0.87% |
| Native American | 20 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.11% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,958 | 2.44 | 53.2 | 46.8 |
| Non Family | 1,317 | 1.67 | 36.2 | 63.8 |
| Married | 1,199 | 2.76 | 78.2 | 21.8 |
| Female | 351 | 3.84 | 33.3 | 66.7 |
| Male | 91 | 4.09 | 45.1 | 54.9 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
53.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 392 | 6.2% |
| Associates Degree | 324 | 5.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,449 | 22.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 969 | 15.32% |
| High School Graduate | 1,409 | 22.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 444 | 7.02% |
| Some College | 1,340 | 21.18% |
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 | 5,316 | 4,802 | 2,167 |
| Hispanic | 442 | 220 | 55 |
| 2+ Races | 311 | 160 | 92 |
| Black | 221 | 190 | 40 |
| Asian | 136 | 136 | 64 |
| Other Race | 69 | 45 | 8 |
| Native American | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| Islander | 9 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 47.06%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,021 | $52,679 | $36,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,536 | $61,224 | $68,571 |
| High School Graduate | $33,030 | $34,722 | $30,611 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,357 | $27,837 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,539 | $35,543 | $29,718 |
| Some College | $30,276 | $31,871 | $23,468 |
$32,539
Average Earnings
$35,543
Average Male
$29,718
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.29% of Woodfin residents speak only English, while 8.71% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.28% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,978 | 650 | 10.87% |
| Hispanic | 711 | 305 | 42.9% |
| Multiple | 403 | 166 | 41.19% |
| Asian | 231 | 25 | 10.82% |
| Black | 120 | 21 | 17.5% |
| Other | 69 | 8 | 11.59% |
14.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.19%
Male Poverty Rate
15.72%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Woodfin is Hispanic, with 42.9% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Woodfin is Asian, with 10.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.13% |
| Some College | 12.22% |
| High School | 9.96% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.3% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 72.41% |
| Female Employed | 13.73% |
| Male Employed | 7.17% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,956 | $105,169 |
| Households | $59,144 | $85,123 |
| Married Families | $72,181 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,337 | $57,770 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.5%
Male Marriage Rate
43.0%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
452
Number of Veterans
452
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 176 |
| Second Gulf War | 80 |
| Korea | 72 |
| Vietnam | 24 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 196 |
| 75+ | 132 |
| 55 to 64 | 83 |
| 65 to 74 | 25 |
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 443 | 7.27% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 5.45% |
| Black | 9 | 3.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56%
Labor Force Participation
54.9%
Employment Rate
2%
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
48.04%
Born in Woodfin
91.14%
Native Born
8.86%
Foreign Born
4.34%
Non Citizen
4.52%
Naturalized
91.14% of Woodfin residents were born in the United States, with 48.04% having been born in North Carolina. 4.34% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,127 | 19 | 0.23% |
| 2028 | 8,108 | 19 | 0.23% |
| 2027 | 8,089 | 20 | 0.25% |
| 2026 | 8,069 | 19 | 0.24% |
| 2025 | 8,050 | 19 | 0.24% |
| 2024 | 8,031 | 19 | 0.24% |
| 2023 | 8,012 | 37 | 0.46% |
| 2022 | 7,975 | -23 | -0.29% |
| 2021 | 7,998 | 44 | 0.55% |
| 2020 | 7,954 | 1,176 | 17.35% |
| 2019 | 6,778 | 91 | 1.36% |
| 2018 | 6,687 | 15 | 0.22% |
| 2017 | 6,672 | 73 | 1.11% |
| 2016 | 6,599 | 58 | 0.89% |
| 2015 | 6,541 | 27 | 0.41% |
| 2014 | 6,514 | 25 | 0.39% |
| 2013 | 6,489 | 76 | 1.19% |
| 2012 | 6,413 | 63 | 0.99% |
| 2011 | 6,350 | 46 | 0.73% |
| 2010 | 6,304 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,162 | 426 | 15.57% |
| 1990 | 2,736 | -524 | -16.07% |
| 1980 | 3,260 | -4,867 | -59.89% |