The Town FilesBuncombe County, North Carolina
274,360 people. The median home is worth $391,800 (typical North Carolina town: $228,900) and the median household earns $74,436.
Towns in Buncombe County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville | 94,589 | $440,000 | $71,102 | 40.7 |
| Black Mountain | 8,426 | $358,900 | $77,042 | 58.4 |
| Woodfin | 7,936 | $366,700 | $71,384 | 42.4 |
| Swannanoa | 5,021 | $287,500 | $69,760 | 37.1 |
| Weaverville | 4,567 | $463,700 | $88,221 | 54.8 |
| Royal Pines | 4,127 | $400,200 | $107,885 | 41.0 |
| Fairview | 2,771 | $439,600 | $92,132 | 37.3 |
People and housing
| Buncombe County | Typical North Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $391,800 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $1,362 | $969 |
| Median household income | $74,436 | $60,458 |
| Median age | 42.6 | 41.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45.9% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.8% | 14.3% |
Jobs and pay
136,495 jobs in 2024, average pay $58,785 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 850 storm events in Buncombe County from 1996 to 2026, with 42 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Buncombe County has been included in 21 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 28, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4827: Tropical Storm Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
| September 8, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4617: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Fred |
| August 2, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3534: Hurricane Isaias |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).