Yancey County, NC Population by Age

The median age in Yancey County, NC is 48.2, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 15.00% were under the age of 15, 15.59% aged 15 to 29, 43.56% aged 30 to 64, 22.96% aged 65 to 84, and 2.90% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Sep 17, 2023

Yancey County, NC population age distribution

A complete breakdown of Yancey County's age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups is listed in the table below.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 5 years 842 4.59%
5 to 9 years 937 5.1%
10 to 14 years 974 5.31%
15 to 19 years 959 5.22%
20 to 24 years 906 4.94%
25 to 29 years 996 5.43%
30 to 34 years 869 4.73%
35 to 39 years 892 4.86%
40 to 44 years 1,006 5.48%
45 to 49 years 1,125 6.13%
50 to 54 years 1,391 7.58%
55 to 59 years 1,125 6.13%
60 to 64 years 1,588 8.65%
65 to 69 years 1,328 7.23%
70 to 74 years 1,430 7.79%
75 to 79 years 815 4.44%
80 to 84 years 642 3.5%
85 years and over 532 2.9%
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Yancey County, NC population by age group

Key stats
4,618
Population under 25 years
3,763
Population aged 25-44
5,229
Population aged 45-64
4,747
Population aged 65+

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

The graph shows Yancey County's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
Yancey County, NC population by age group. The largest age group was 60-64 years with a poulation of 1,588 (8.65% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in Yancey County, NC was for the group of age 60-64 years with a population of 1,588 (8.65%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Yancey County, NC was the 85+ years with a population of 532 (2.90%).

Yancey County, NC population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Yancey County, NC's population, we divided it into the following 3 cohorts:

  • Children : Under the age of 18 years
  • Adults (working population): Between the age of 18 and 64 years
  • Seniors: 65 years and above
The pie chart shows Yancey County's population divided into segments, with each segment representing an age cohort. The area of each segment is in the same proportion of a circle as the population of the cohort is of the total population.
Yancey County, NC population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). The largest age group was 18 - 64 years with a poulation of 10,212 (55.63% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the population for each of the three cohorts.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 18 years 3,398 18.51%
18 to 64 years 10,212 55.63%
85 years and over 4,747 25.86%
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Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Yancey County's population under 18 was 18.51%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Yancey County's working population (between 18 and 64) was 55.63%, compared to 61.45% nationwide.
  • Yancey County's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 25.86% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.

Yancey County, NC population pyramid

Population pyramid for Yancey County, NC is charted below using the estimates from U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. A wide base suggests population increase, narrow base indicates declining birth rates.

Key stats from our analysis of the Yancey County's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Yancey County, NC, is 25.4.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Yancey County, NC, is 43.7.
  • Total dependency ratio for Yancey County, NC is 69.1.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Yancey County, NC is 2.3.
The graph shows Yancey County's population across different age group and gender, with population on x-axis and population y-axis. The male population is plotted on the left in blue color whereas the female population is plotted on the right in pink color.
Yancey County, NC population pyramid i.e. Yancey County population distrubution across age and gender. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the Yancey County, NC's male and female population across different age groups:

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 467 375 842
5 to 9 years 424 513 937
10 to 14 years 536 438 974
15 to 19 years 562 397 959
20 to 24 years 444 462 906
25 to 29 years 476 520 996
30 to 34 years 451 418 869
35 to 39 years 447 445 892
40 to 44 years 463 543 1,006
45 to 49 years 555 570 1,125
50 to 54 years 777 614 1,391
55 to 59 years 574 551 1,125
60 to 64 years 718 870 1,588
65 to 69 years 671 657 1,328
70 to 74 years 617 813 1,430
75 to 79 years 348 467 815
80 to 84 years 345 297 642
85 years and over 204 328 532
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Things to know

What is the population of Yancey County, NC under 18?

Yancey County's population under the age of 18 is 3,398, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 18.51% of the total resident population of Yancey County, NC.

What is the aging population in Yancey County, NC?

Yancey County's population aged 65 years and above was 4,747. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 25.86% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

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2023
Yancey County, NC Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of Yancey County age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Yancey County population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Yancey County. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Yancey County by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Yancey County.

Key observations

The largest age group in Yancey County, NC was for the group of age 60-64 years with a population of 1,588 (8.65%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Yancey County, NC was the 85+ years with a population of 532 (2.90%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Yancey County population by age group

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
  • Population: The population for the specific age group in the Yancey County is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Yancey County total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Yancey County Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Yancey County, NC Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Yancey County - Population and Percentage Analysis
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Yancey County population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). It lists the population in each age cohort group along with its percentage relative to the total population of Yancey County. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution across children, working population and senior population for dependency ratio, housing requirements, ageing, migration patterns etc.

Key observations

The largest age group was $b3_v1 with a poulation of $b3_v2 ($b3_v3 of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Yancey County population by age cohort

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age cohorts:

  • Under 18 years
  • 18 to 64 years
  • 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age cohort for the Yancey County population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
  • Population: The population for the age cohort in Yancey County is shown in the following column.
  • Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Yancey County is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Yancey County Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Yancey County, NC Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Yancey County, NC population pyramid, which represents the Yancey County population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Yancey County, NC, is 25.4.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Yancey County, NC, is 43.7.
  • Total dependency ratio for Yancey County, NC is 69.1.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Yancey County, NC is 2.3.

Yancey County population pyramid

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Yancey County population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
  • Population (Male): The male population in the Yancey County for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Population (Female): The female population in the Yancey County for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Total Population: The total population of the Yancey County for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Yancey County Population by Age. You can refer the same here

If you're looking for datasets from another year, please feel free to contact us at research@neilsberg.com and we'll be happy to assist you further.

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