Yancey, NC County is a rural county with a population of 18,357 people and a population density of 58 people per square mile. The US Population density is 93 people per square mile. The county is home to many different businesses, ranging from restaurants to hardware stores. Year-round outdoor activities like fishing, camping, hiking, and golf can be enjoyed in the beautiful surroundings of Yancey County. Other organizations such as the Yancey Historical Society are dedicated to preserving history and promoting the culture of the area. Local sporting events include youth soccer games, disc golf tournaments, and basketball tournaments in nearby Burnsville.
The population in Yancey County is 18,357. There are 59 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Yancey County is 48.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Yancey County is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Yancey County
- 59.5% are married
- 10.2% are divorced
- 28.3% are married with children
- 10.3% have children, but are single
Race in Yancey County
- 92.8% are White
- 0.8% are Black
- 0.2% are Asian
- 0.4% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 4.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.7% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander