Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC

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2021 Population

131,730

0.968% 1-year decline

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

42.5

0.473% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

17.5%

3.84% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$46,569

3.61% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$201,900

6.88% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

54,217

1.25% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC had a population of 132k people with a median age of 42.5 and a median household income of $46,569. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC declined from 133,017 to 131,730, a −0.968% decrease and its median household income grew from $44,946 to $46,569, a 3.61% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (91.1%), White (Hispanic) (2.52%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.58%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.3%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.21%).

5.26% of the households in Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties 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.

98% of the residents in Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Boone High Country--Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC are Appalachian State University (5,301 degrees awarded in 2021), Mayland Community College (251 degrees), and Lees-McRae College (213 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC was $201,900, and the homeownership rate was 72.1%.

Most people in Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC was 2 cars per household.

Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC borders Surry, Wilkes & Alleghany Counties PUMA, NC, Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC, Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC, Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC, Haywood, Madison, Swain, Graham & Jackson (North) Counties PUMA, NC, Greene, Carter, Unicoi & Johnson Counties PUMA, TN, and Mount Rogers Planning District Commission PUMA, VA.

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Population & Diversity

Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC is home to a population of 132k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.21% of Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (4.23k people).

In 2021, there were 36.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (120k people) in Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.31k White (Hispanic) and 2.08k 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 Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC are Spanish (4,413 households), German (227 households), and Vietnamese (226 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

65,631

Women

49.9%

65,826

Men

50.1%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 131,457 inhabitants, with 50.1% men, and 49.9% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

98%

2021 Citizenship

97.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98% of Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC was 97.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
120k ± 141
White (Hispanic)
3.31k ± 357
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.08k ± 212

4.77%

Hispanic Population

6.29k people

4.77% of the people in Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC are hispanic (6.29k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,531 ± 955 people
Russia
189 ± 337 people
Germany
176 ± 325 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 1,531 Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC residents, followed by Russia with 189 and Germany with 176.

Foreign-Born Population

3.21%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.23k people

3.36%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.48k people

As of 2021, 3.21% of Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC residents (4.23k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC was 3.36%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
4,413 households (3.48%)
German
227 households (0.179%)
Vietnamese
226 households (0.178%)

5.26% of the households in Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC was Spanish. 3.48% of the households in Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,238 ± 409
Gulf War (2001-)
907 ± 203
Gulf War (1990s)
855 ± 200

Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.57 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC employs 54.2k people. The largest industries in Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC are Restaurants & Food Services (5,344 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,946 people), and Construction (3,761 people), and the highest paying industries are Air transportation ($131,111), Insurance carriers ($99,876), and Pharmacies & drug stores ($99,723).

Males in Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.08 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,068. The income inequality in Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.467, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

26,341

Women

48%

28,562

Men

52%

The workforce of Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC in 2020 was 54,903 people, with 48% woman, and 52% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC.

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Occupations

54.2k

2021 Value

−1.25%

1 Year decline

± −1.25%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC declined at a rate of −1.25%, from 54.9k employees to 54.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC, are Retail salespersons (1,975 people), Cashiers (1,727 people), and Postsecondary teachers (1,435 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

54.2k

2021 Value

−1.25%

1 Year decline

± −1.25%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC declined at a rate of −1.25%, from 54.9k employees to 54.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC, are Restaurants & Food Services (5,344 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,946 people), and Construction (3,761 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$34,146

Median earning men ± $1,162

$26,955

Median earning women ± $1,297

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($51,906), Wholesale Trade ($48,699), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,893).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($38,182), Manufacturing ($38,033), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($33,837).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina and Virginia to other states, or from other states to North Carolina and Virginia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina and Virginia product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $91.4B, followed by Machinery ($68.1B) and Pharmaceuticals ($63.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for North Carolina and Virginia.

$462B

2020 Value in North Carolina

$926B

Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina

100% growth

$313B

2020 Value in Virginia

$612B

Projected 2050 Value in Virginia

95.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $462B. This is expected to increase 100% to $926B by 2050.

Comparatively, total outbound Virginia trade was $313B. This is expected to increase 95.3% to $612B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Carolina and Virginia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina and Virginia to other states, or from other states to North Carolina and Virginia.

Most Common Trade Partners

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina and Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $37.3B, followed by Ohio with $25B and Pennsylvania and $24B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Carolina and Virginia shares with each state (excluding itself).

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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC. Showing the available data for North Carolina.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.881%)
Libertarian Party

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%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

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Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Ted Budd

Senator from North Carolina

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.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from North Carolina

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

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC awarded 5,782 degrees. The student population of Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 9,341 male students and 13,108 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC are White (4,856 and 84.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (365 and 6.36%), Black or African American (178 and 3.1%), and Two or More Races (167 and 2.91%).

The largest universities in Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are Appalachian State University (5,301 and 91.7%), Mayland Community College (251 and 4.34%), and Lees-McRae College (213 and 3.68%).

The most popular majors in Boone High Country--Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC are General Psychology (325 and 5.62%), Kinesiology & Exercise Science (255 and 4.41%), and General Business Administration & Management (241 and 4.17%).

The median tuition costs in Boone High Country--Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC are $26,267 for private four year colleges, and $4,242 and $19,849 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 82.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 22,449 (41.6% men and 58.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 22,449 students enrolled in Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC, 41.6% men and 58.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 18,207 records, of which 58.1% were women and 41.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Kinesiology & Exercise Science
234 degree-majors awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
190 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
320 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Boone High Country--Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC was Kinesiology & Exercise Science with 234 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Boone High Country--Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Appalachian State University
5,301 degrees awarded
Mayland Community College
251 degrees awarded
Lees-McRae College
213 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Appalachian State University with 5,301 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,362 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC, which is 0.691 times less than the 3,420 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,856 degrees mean that there were 13.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 365 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($26,267) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,168) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,193) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.01% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.424% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC in 2021 were Some college (31.6k), High School or Equivalent (29.2k), and Bachelors Degree (17.3k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC was $201,900 in 2021, which is 0.824 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $188,900 to $201,900, a 6.88% increase. The homeownership rate in Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC is 72.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 22.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC is $46,569. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $128,604, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $120,640 and $112,051.

Housing

Property

$201,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,764

$38,180

Median Property Taxes

±$1,379

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.1%

Homeownership

2021

69.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 72.1% of the housing units in Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $128,604, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $120,640 and $112,051.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$46,569

Median Household Income

± $1,666

53k

Number of Households

± 1,622

In 2021, the median household income of the 53k households in Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC grew to $46,569 from the previous year's value of $44,946.

The following chart displays the households in Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.467

2021 Wage GINI in Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC

0.472

2020 Wage GINI in Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC

In 2021, the income inequality in Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.06% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (77.7%)
Carpooled (9.47%)
Worked At Home (7.67%)

In 2021, 77.7% of workers in Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.47%) and those who worked at home (7.67%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC have a shorter commute time (22.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2% of the workforce in Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC (21.4k out of 122k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties 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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88.9% of the population of Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 40.8% on employee plans, 13.2% on Medicaid, 16.1% on Medicare, 17.6% on non-group plans, and 1.41% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1399 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.427% decrease from the previous year (1405 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1710 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 363 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in Virginia see 1310 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.13% decrease from the previous year (1325 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1393 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 484 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina and Virginia.

1,399 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

1,310 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Virginia

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,399 patients per year. This represents a 0.427% decrease from the previous year (1,405 patients).

Primary care physicians in Virginia see an average of 1,310 patients per year. This represents a 1.13% decrease from the previous year (1,325 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in North Carolina and Virginia in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.6% under 18 years, 24% between 18 and 34 years, 36.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.1%

Uninsured

40.8%

Employer Coverage

13.2%

Medicaid

16.1%

Medicare

17.6%

Non-Group

1.41%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC declined by 1.99% from 11.3% to 11.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.