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Asheville city, North Carolina

Official LSAD Designation: Asheville city • Census GEOID: 3702140 • Buncombe County

Economy & Workforce Profile

Income, poverty, and workforce indicators for Asheville city.

Economic Indicator Estimate Margin of Error
Median Household Income $71,102 ±$3,950
Per Capita Income $45,430 ±$2,602
Poverty Rate 14.3% ±1.8%
Population Below Poverty Level 13,011 ±1,665
Unemployment Rate 5.1% ±1.3%
Civilian Labor Force, Employed 48,194 ±1,588
Broadband Internet Rate 90.5% ±1.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).