Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC

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2022 Population
137,176
2.68% 1-year growth
US Senator
Thom Tillis
Republican Party
US Senator
Ted Budd
Republican Party
2022 Median Age
43.5
0.23% 1-year increase
2022 Poverty Rate
10.4%
2.1% 1-year increase
2022 Median Household Income
$68,267
12.3% 1-year growth
2022 Median Property Value
$299,000
21.7% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
60,345
2.2% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC had a population of 137k people with a median age of 43.5 and a median household income of $68,267. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC grew from 133,599 to 137,176, a 2.68% increase and its median household income grew from $60,791 to $68,267, a 12.3% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.22%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.62%), and White (Hispanic) (2.41%).

7.3% of the households in Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.1% of the residents in Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC are Montreat College (202 degrees awarded in 2022) and Warren Wilson College (183 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC was $299,000, and the homeownership rate was 72.8%.

Most people in Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC is home to a population of 137k people, from which 97.1% are citizens. As of 2022, 5.56% of Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (7.63k people).

In 2022, there were 26.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (118k people) in Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.42k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 4.11k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC are Spanish (6,578 households), Russian (722 households), and Ukrainian or Other Slavic Languages (357 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
72,334
Women
52.6%
65,158
Men
47.4%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 137,492 inhabitants, with 47.4% men, and 52.6% women.

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Citizenship

97.1%
2022 Citizenship
97%
2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 97.1% of Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC was 97%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    118k ± 2.49k
  2. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    4.42k ± 814
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    4.11k ± 930
6.51%
Hispanic Population
8.93k people

In 2022, there were 26.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (118k people) in Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.42k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 4.11k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

6.51% of the people in Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC are hispanic (8.93k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    1,465 ± 935 people
  2. Honduras
    542 ± 570 people
  3. Russia
    503 ± 550 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 1,465 Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC residents, followed by Honduras with 542 and Russia with 503.

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Foreign-Born Population

5.56%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
7.63k people
5.32%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
7.11k people

As of 2022, 5.56% of Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC residents (7.63k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC was 5.32%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    6,578 households (5.03%)
  2. Russian
    722 households (0.552%)
  3. Ukrainian or Other Slavic Languages
    357 households (0.273%)

7.3% of the households in Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC was Spanish. 5.03% of the households in Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,732 ± 359
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,273 ± 429
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,167 ± 303

Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.15 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC employs 60.3k people. The largest industries in Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC are Construction (5,173 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,017 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,608 people), and the highest paying industries are Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($140,753), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($138,146), and Machinery manufacturing, n.e.c. or not specified ($125,419).

Males in Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,671. The income inequality in Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.428, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
28,396
Women
50.5%
27,818
Men
49.5%

The workforce of Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC in 2020 was 56,214 people, with 50.5% woman, and 49.5% men.

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Occupations

60.3k
2022 Value
2.2%
1 Year growth
± 2.2%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 2.2%, from 59k employees to 60.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC, are Retail salespersons (2,616 people), Cashiers (1,833 people), and Other managers (1,580 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

60.3k
2022 Value
2.2%
1 Year growth
± 2.2%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 2.2%, from 59k employees to 60.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC, are Construction (5,173 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,017 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,608 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$45,231
Median earning men ± $2,364
$34,825
Median earning women ± $1,489

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($62,266), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($60,489), and Public Administration ($59,920).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Wholesale Trade ($68,115), Public Administration ($58,410), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,884).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
3.04%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.86M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 3.04% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from North Carolina

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Thom Tillis
Senator from North Carolina2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015
Ted Budd
Senator from North Carolina3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC awarded 385 degrees. The student population of Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 751 male students and 1,014 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC are White (264 and 70.8%), followed by Black or African American (47 and 12.6%), Hispanic or Latino (26 and 6.97%), and Two or More Races (18 and 4.83%).

The largest universities in Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are Montreat College (202 and 52.5%) and Warren Wilson College (183 and 47.5%).

The most popular majors in Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC are General Business Administration & Management (39 and 10.1%), Creative Writing (35 and 9.09%), and Other Psychology (28 and 7.27%).

The median tuition cost in Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC for private four year colleges is $33,875.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2022 in Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 74.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 23.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 1,765 (42.5% men and 57.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 1,765 students enrolled in Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC, 42.5% men and 57.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,113 records, of which 59.4% were women and 40.6% men.

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Concentrations

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC was Other Psychology with 28 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 202 degrees awarded
  2. 183 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Montreat College with 202 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 151 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC, which is 0.645 times less than the 234 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 264 degrees mean that there were 5.62 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 47 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($33,875) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($613) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,025) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 1.2% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.789% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (31.9k), Bachelors Degree (24.4k), and Some college (20.9k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC was $299,000 in 2022, which is 1.06 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $245,700 to $299,000, a 21.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC is 72.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 22.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC is $68,267. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC was Wake County (Southwest)--Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $136,654, followed by Wake County (Northwest)--Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Union County (West)--Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $132,713 and $120,161.

Property

$299,000
Median Property Value 2022
±$8,965
$36,805
Median Property Taxes
±$1,494

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Rent vs Own

72.8%
Homeownership
2022
68.8%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2022

In 2022, 72.8% of the housing units in Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.4%.

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Income by Location

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In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC was Wake County (Southwest)--Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $136,654, followed by Wake County (Northwest)--Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Union County (West)--Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $132,713 and $120,161.

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Household Income

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$68,267
Median Household Income
± $2,576
50.5k
Number of Households
± 1,946

In 2022, the median household income of the 50.5k households in Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC grew to $68,267 from the previous year's value of $60,791.

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Wage Distribution

0.428
2022 Wage GINI in Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC
0.424
2021 Wage GINI in Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC

In 2022, the income inequality in Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC was 0.428 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.02% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022
  1. Drove Alone (76.9%)
  2. Worked At Home (13%)
  3. Carpooled (7.4%)

In 2022, 76.9% of workers in Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13%) and those who carpooled to work (7.4%).

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Commute Time

22.3 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC have a shorter commute time (22.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.17% of the workforce in Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

10.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC (13.9k out of 134k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

87.9% of the population of Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 41.6% on employee plans, 13.7% on Medicaid, 16.2% on Medicare, 14.7% on non-group plans, and 1.68% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1413 patients per year on average, which represents a 1% increase from the previous year (1399 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1657 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 336 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,413 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,413 patients per year. This represents a 1% increase from the previous year (1,399 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.1% under 18 years, 18.6% between 18 and 34 years, 40.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.9% were men and 53.1% were women.

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Uninsured People

12.1%
Uninsured
41.6%
Employer Coverage
13.7%
Medicaid
16.2%
Medicare
14.7%
Non-Group
1.68%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC grew by 1.98% from 11.8% to 12.1%.

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