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 $83,739 with a poverty rate of 13.04%. The median age in Woodfin is 43.9 years: 45.4 years for males, and 43.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Woodfin was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,325 | 79.49% |
| Two or more races | 698 | 8.77% |
| Asian | 420 | 5.28% |
| Black or African American | 323 | 4.06% |
| Other race | 145 | 1.82% |
| Native American | 37 | 0.46% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.11% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,170 | 2.28 | 52.7 | 47.3 |
| Non Family | 1,572 | 1.55 | 37.1 | 62.9 |
| Married | 1,246 | 2.82 | 74.9 | 25.1 |
| Female | 236 | 3.42 | 31.8 | 68.2 |
| Male | 116 | 4.14 | 68.1 | 31.9 |
2.84
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
52.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 352 | 5.33% |
| Associates Degree | 263 | 3.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,935 | 29.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,159 | 17.55% |
| High School Graduate | 1,393 | 21.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 392 | 5.94% |
| Some College | 1,109 | 16.8% |
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 | 5,166 | 4,688 | 2,475 |
| 2+ Races | 528 | 362 | 212 |
| Hispanic | 478 | 316 | 86 |
| Black | 309 | 274 | 166 |
| Asian | 265 | 265 | 171 |
| Other Race | 122 | 67 | 19 |
| Native American | 29 | 19 | 0 |
| Islander | 9 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 64.53%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $36,685 | $46,806 | $30,258 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,284 | $63,225 | $74,194 |
| High School Graduate | $41,642 | $45,000 | $34,200 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,049 | $22,315 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,009 | $41,645 | $32,201 |
| Some College | $33,671 | $38,182 | $23,405 |
$40,009
Average Earnings
$41,645
Average Male
$32,201
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.27% of Woodfin residents speak only English, while 11.73% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.57% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,683 | 733 | 12.9% |
| Multiple | 632 | 168 | 26.58% |
| Hispanic | 653 | 163 | 24.96% |
| Black | 189 | 23 | 12.17% |
| Asian | 420 | 18 | 4.29% |
| Other | 145 | 9 | 6.21% |
13.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.97%
Male Poverty Rate
12.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Woodfin is Multiple, with 26.58% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Woodfin is Asian, with 4.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.39%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.69% |
| Some College | 15.41% |
| High School | 11.79% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.86% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 13% |
| Male Employed | 7.83% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,128 | $104,519 |
| Households | $62,759 | $83,739 |
| Married Families | $83,929 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $49,670 | $59,748 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.2%
Male Marriage Rate
39.4%
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
408
Number of Veterans
393
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 158 |
| Korea | 73 |
| Second Gulf War | 70 |
| Vietnam | 24 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 150 |
| 75+ | 138 |
| 55 to 64 | 83 |
| 18 to 34 | 19 |
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 382 | 6.49% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 5.41% |
| Black | 26 | 8.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.03%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.28%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.1%
Labor Force Participation
53.2%
Employment Rate
1.7%
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
43.06%
Born in Woodfin
89.24%
Native Born
10.76%
Foreign Born
4.34%
Non Citizen
6.42%
Naturalized
89.24% of Woodfin residents were born in the United States, with 43.06% 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% |