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Crossnore, NC

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
Town in Avery County, NC, US
Last updated
Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

115
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

19.3
years ∙ half population younger than 19.3, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
51.9%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

6.1%
foreign-born population
93.9%Native
6.1% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Crossnore is a town within Avery County, North Carolina, United States.
Location
Town in Avery County, NC, US
Co-ordinates
DEC36.022198° N, 81.930841° W
DMS36° 01′ 19.91″ N, 81° 55′ 51.03″ W

Population Density & area

256.7/sq mi (99.14/km²)
Total Area
0.448 sq mi (1.16 km²)
Land Area
0.448 sq mi (1.16 km²) · 100%
Water Area
0 sq mi (0 km²) · 0%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

53.9% male
Male 53.9%
Female 46.1%
males per 100 females
Crossnore 117
Avery County 116.2
North Carolina 95.6

Nativity

6.1%
foreign-born population
93.9%Native
6.1% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Crossnore 6.1%
Avery County 4.2%
North Carolina 9.1%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

19.3
years ∙ half population younger than 19.3, half older
Crossnore
19.3
Avery County
47.1
North Carolina
39.1

Dependency ratio

Low High
283.3
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Crossnore 283.3
Avery County 61.5
North Carolina 63.8

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Crossnore Avery County North Carolina
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 47% 14.4% 21.8%
Working age (18-64) 26% 62% 61%
Senior (65+) 27% 23.6% 17.2%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 283.3 61.5 63.8
Child dependency ratio 180 23.3 35.6
Old-age dependency ratio 103.3 38.2 28.2
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
63.5%
Black
27%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
2.6%
Other
6.9%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
51.9%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Crossnore 51.9%
Avery County 25.9%
North Carolina 58.4%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Crossnore population
Crossnore Avery County North Carolina
Hispanic or Latino 2.6% 6.1% 11.3%
Mexican 0% 4.3% 5.6%
Puerto Rican 0% 0.5% 1.3%
Cuban 0% 0.3% 0.3%
Other Hispanic / Latino 2.6% 1% 4.1%
Not Hispanic or Latino 97.4% 93.9% 88.7%
One race 96.5% 90.6% 84.6%
White 63.5% 85.7% 60%
Black or African American 27% 3.8% 20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 0.1% 0.8%
Asian 0% 0.4% 3.3%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0.5% 0.1%
Some Other Race 6.1% 0.1% 0.5%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0.9% 3.3% 4.1%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

68.2% family
Family 68.2%
Non family 31.8%
% family households
Crossnore 68.2%
Avery County 65.5%
North Carolina 64.3%

Average household size

1.91
persons per household
Crossnore
1.91
Avery County
2.24
North Carolina
2.44

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Crossnore population
Crossnore Avery County North Carolina
Total households 22 6,791 4,282,345
Average houshold size 1.91 2.24 2.44
Family households 15 4,449 2,753,022
Average family size 2.33 2.78 3.03
Married couple family 15 3,636 2,021,951
Other families 0 813 731,071
Male householder 0 304 195,051
Female householder 0 509 536,020
Non-family households 7 2,342 1,529,323
One-person households 7 2,050 1,258,822
Male householder 0 924 544,050
Senior (65+) living alone 0 300 160,332
Female householder 7 1,126 714,772
Senior (65+) living alone 7 685 342,051
Other living arrangements 0 292 270,501

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

52
housing units
Crossnore 52
Avery County 14,201
North Carolina 4,895,668

Occupancy status

42.3% occupied
Occupied 42.3%
Vacant 57.7%
vacancy rate
Crossnore 57.7%
Avery County 52.2%
North Carolina 12.5%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

100%
Single family houses
Single family houses
100%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
0%
Mobile homes
0%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1981
Half of houses were built before 1981, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
13.5%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
32.6%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
32.7%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
21.2%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Crossnore Avery County North Carolina
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 5.8 5.3 5.6
1–3 rooms 0% 13.9% 11.4%
4–6 rooms 67.3% 56.4% 54.9%
7+ rooms 32.7% 29.8% 33.6%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 0% 1.4% 1.9%
1 bedroom 11.5% 6.5% 7.1%
2 bedrooms 13.5% 33.4% 23.8%
3 bedrooms 51.9% 39.3% 46.2%
4+ bedrooms 23.1% 19.3% 21%
At a glance
Median year built 1981 1983 1992
Total housing units 52 14,201 4,895,668
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

100% owners
Renter-occupied 0%
Owner-occupied 100%
homeownership rate
Crossnore 100%
Avery County 83%
North Carolina 66.6%

Average household size

1.91
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Crossnore 1.91
Avery County 2.26
North Carolina 2.54

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Crossnore Avery County North Carolina
Total occupied units 22 6,791 4,282,345
Year moved in
2020 or later 0% 22.7% 26.2%
2010 to 2019 22.7% 29.9% 39.2%
2000 to 2009 0% 17.4% 16.2%
1999 or earlier 77.3% 29.9% 18.5%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 100% 98.1% 97.8%
1.01 to 1.50 0% 1.3% 1.5%
1.51 or more 0% 0.7% 0.7%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 0% 5.1% 5.3%
1 vehicle 54.5% 29.4% 31.4%
2 vehicles 18.2% 39.9% 38%
3 or more vehicles 27.3% 25.6% 25.2%
House heating fuel used
Gas 45.5% 23.7% 30.5%
Electricity 22.7% 45% 65.5%
Solar 0% 0% 0.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 0% 22.1% 2%
All other fuels 31.8% 9% 1.3%
No fuel used 0% 0.3% 0.7%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0% 0.2% 0.3%
Lacking complete kitchen 0% 0.2% 0.6%
No telephone service available 0% 0.4% 0.8%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$314,300
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Crossnore
$314,300
Avery County
$265,800
North Carolina
$288,900

Housing Cost Burden

22.7%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
22.7%
Owners without a mortgage
—%
Renters
—%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Crossnore Avery County North Carolina
Property value
Median Value $314,300 $265,800 $288,900
Under $100,000 0% 15.2% 12.7%
$100,000 - $200,000 0% 19.7% 18.9%
$200,000 - $300,000 45.5% 23% 20.5%
$300,000 - $500,000 31.8% 25.3% 28.3%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 22.7% 12.5% 16.3%
$1,000,000 and more 0% 4.3% 3.3%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 100% 46.8% 61.3%
Without a mortgage 0% 53.2% 38.7%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $1,214 $1,273 $1,631
Without a mortgage $— $404 $490
Gross rent
Median rent $— $773 $1,228

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

38.1%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Crossnore 38.1%
Avery County 25%
North Carolina 35.7%

Adults without a high school diploma

9.5%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Crossnore 9.5%
Avery County 12.2%
North Carolina 9.9%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

73
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
0%
K–12
74%
College / Undergraduate
26%
Graduate / Professional
0%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

100%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Crossnore
100%
Avery County
62.4%
North Carolina
39.3%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Crossnore Avery County North Carolina
Total enrolled (age 3+) 73 3,266 2,530,102
Nursery / preschool 0% 3.1% 5.3%
K–12 74% 55.1% 67.4%
Kindergarten 2.7% 4.5% 4.9%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 1.4% 16% 20%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 32.9% 18.5% 21%
High School: Grades 9–12 37% 16.1% 21.5%
College or graduate school 26% 41.8% 27.3%
College, undergraduate 26% 38.5% 21.7%
Graduate, professional school 0% 3.3% 5.6%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 100% 62.4% 39.3%
School type
Public school 74% 65.1% 82.3%
Private school 26% 34.9% 17.7%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

42
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
9.5%
9th-12th, no diploma
0%
HS graduate
14.3%
Some college no degree
23.8%
Associates degree
14.3%
Bachelors degree
11.9%
Graduate or professional degree
26.2%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
0% · 100%
9th-12th, no diploma
—% · —%
HS graduate
0% · 100%
Some college no degree
50% · 50%
Associates degree
0% · 100%
Bachelors degree
100% · 0%
Graduate or professional degree
36.4% · 63.6%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Crossnore Avery County North Carolina
Population (25+) 42 13,532 7,380,330
Less than 9th grade 9.5% 5.3% 3.9%
9th–12th, no diploma 0% 6.9% 6%
High school diploma or GED 14.3% 30.3% 24.8%
Some college, no degree 23.8% 22.7% 19.6%
Associate's degree 14.3% 9.8% 10.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher 38.1% 25% 35.7%
Bachelor's degree 11.9% 16.5% 22.2%
Graduate or professional 26.2% 8.5% 13.5%
High School or higher 90.5% 87.8% 90.1%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$—
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
* The Census Bureau did not publish median earnings for Crossnore due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Less than HS graduate
$—
HS graduate
$—
Some college or associates
$—
Bachelors degree
$—
Graduate or professional degree
$—

Poverty Rate

0%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
0%
HS graduate
0%
Some college or associates
0%
Bachelors degree or higher
0%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
* The Census Bureau did not publish median earnings and poverty rates for Crossnore due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Crossnore Avery County North Carolina
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $— $36,466 $49,275
Less than high school graduate $— $36,875 $31,234
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $— $33,398 $37,346
Some college or associate's degree $— $38,807 $43,525
Bachelor's degree $— $39,087 $64,395
Graduate or professional degree $— $51,367 $80,986
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 0% 28.6% 26.6%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 0% 9.5% 15.2%
Some college or associate's degree 0% 8.2% 10%
Bachelor's degree or higher 0% 5.2% 4.2%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

86
residents 16 years and over
Crossnore 86
Avery County 15,410
North Carolina 8,672,106

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
20.9%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Crossnore 20.9%
Avery County 44.8%
North Carolina 58.6%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

years ∙ half are younger than —, half older
*The Census Bureau did not publish median age of workers for Crossnore due to an insufficient sample size to produce a reliable estimate.
Crossnore
Avery County
42.2
North Carolina
39.7
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

27.8% male
Male 27.8%
Female 72.2%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Crossnore 72.2
Avery County 45.8
North Carolina 47.7

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Crossnore
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Crossnore Avery County North Carolina
Total labor force 18 7,282 5,443,607
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 0% 4.9% 4.2%
20 to 24 years 0% 6.4% 10%
25 to 29 years 0% 10.5% 11%
30 to 34 years 0% 8.3% 11.3%
35 to 44 years 0% 19.9% 21%
45 to 54 years 27.8% 22.2% 20.2%
55 to 59 years 0% 9.2% 9.1%
60 to 64 years 0% 10.8% 7.2%
65 to 74 years 38.9% 6% 5.1%
75 years and over 33.3% 1.8% 0.9%
Gender composition
Male 27.8% 54.2% 52.3%
Female 72.2% 45.8% 47.7%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

20.9%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Crossnore
20.9%
Avery County
47.3%
North Carolina
62.8%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

13.9%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
26%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Crossnore 26%
Avery County 47.6%
North Carolina 58%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Crossnore
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Crossnore Avery County North Carolina
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 0% 35.8% 40.2%
20 to 24 years 0% 53.2% 75.7%
25 to 29 years —% 67% 84.6%
30 to 34 years —% 61.9% 83.8%
35 to 44 years —% 67.1% 83.2%
45 to 54 years 45.5% 65% 81.2%
55 to 59 years —% 63.3% 72.8%
60 to 64 years —% 51.4% 57%
65 to 74 years 33.3% 17.8% 25.2%
75 years and over 60% 7.5% 6.8%
LFPR by gender
Male 13.9% 47% 67.9%
Female 26% 47.6% 58%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 38.3% 48.4% 61%
Black or African American 0% 10% 63.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 16.7% 56.8%
Asian —% 97.3% 70.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 100% 70.4%
Some Other Race 0% 42.4% 71.4%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 58.9% 68.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 49.1% 71%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

0%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Crossnore
0%
Avery County
4.8%
North Carolina
4.7%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

0%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
0%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Crossnore 0%
Avery County 5.6%
North Carolina 4.8%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Crossnore
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Crossnore Avery County North Carolina
By age group
16 to 19 years —% 26% 13.1%
20 to 24 years —% 6.2% 8.9%
25 to 29 years —% 1.8% 5.7%
30 to 34 years —% 2% 4.5%
35 to 44 years —% 5% 3.9%
45 to 54 years 0% 3.1% 3.3%
55 to 59 years —% 8.8% 3.1%
60 to 64 years —% 2.8% 3%
65 to 74 years 0% 0.5% 3%
75 years and over 0% 0% 2.9%
By gender
Male 0% 5.6% 4.8%
Female 0% 3.9% 4.7%
By race, ethnicity
White 0% 5.2% 3.7%
Black or African American —% 0% 7.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 0% 6%
Asian —% 0% 4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 5%
Some Other Race —% 0% 4.9%
Two or more races (Multiracial) —% 1.5% 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino —% 1.1% 5%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

18
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Crossnore 18
Avery County 6,908
North Carolina 5,084,958
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

28%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Crossnore 28%
Avery County 67%
North Carolina 73%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Crossnore, NC workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 5 in 7 workers
are employed in Transportation and warehousing
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Transportation and warehousing 72.2%
Construction 27.8%
—%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Construction employs the most men — 100% of 5 employed male workers
Female
Transportation and warehousing employs the most women — 100% of 13 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Crossnore
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Crossnore Avery County North Carolina
Total employed population 18 6,908 5,084,958
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 0% 3.2% 0.9%
Mining and logging 0% 0.9% 0.1%
Construction 27.8% 11.9% 7.4%
Manufacturing 0% 8.5% 11.7%
Wholesale trade 0% 1% 2.1%
Retail trade 0% 11.9% 11.2%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 72.2% 4% 4.6%
Utilities 0% 1.1% 0.9%
Information 0% 0.5% 1.6%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 0% 4.3% 5.3%
Real estate and leasing 0% 1.8% 1.9%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 0% 3% 8.2%
Corporate management 0% 0% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 0% 5% 4.4%
Education and health services
Educational services 0% 8.7% 8.8%
Health care and social assistance 0% 10.3% 13.7%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 0% 3% 1.7%
Accommodation and food services 0% 6.1% 6.7%
Other services 0% 6.8% 4.9%
Government 0% 8.1% 4.1%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

72.2% Private
Government 0%
Private Employment 72.2%
Self Employed 27.8%
Private employment (%)
Crossnore 72.2%
Avery County 63.9%
North Carolina 76.2%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

27.8%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 0%
Unincorporated business 27.8%
Unpaid family workers 0%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Crossnore
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Crossnore Avery County North Carolina
Private wage & salary 72.2% 63.9% 76.2%
For-profit company employees 72.2% 58.8% 68.5%
Not-for-profit employees 0% 5.1% 7.7%
Self-employed 27.8% 17.4% 10%
Incorporated business 0% 8.7% 4.1%
Unincorporated business 27.8% 8.7% 5.7%
Unpaid family workers 0% 0% 0.2%
Government 0% 18.7% 13.8%
Local government 0% 7.6% 6.4%
State government 0% 8.7% 5.2%
Federal government 0% 2.4% 2.3%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

0% WFH
Work from home 0%
Commute to work %
Working from home (%)
Crossnore 0%
Avery County 9.2%
North Carolina 16.3%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

—‡ minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
*The Census Bureau did not publish travel time to work data for Crossnore due to an insufficient sample size to produce a reliable estimate.
Mean travel time (minutes)
Crossnore —‡
Avery County 23.7
North Carolina 25.1
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Crossnore
Employed residents 16+.
Crossnore Avery County North Carolina
Total employed population 18 6,908 5,084,958
Worked from home 0% 9.2% 16.3%
Drove Alone 100% 78.2% 71.5%
Carpooled 0% 8.9% 8.5%
Public transportation 0% 0.5% 0.7%
Walked 0% 2.4% 1.6%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 0% 0.8% 1.5%
Commuting population 12 5,846 4,253,446
Mean travel time (minutes) —‡ 23.7 25.1
Less than 5 minutes 0% 2.9% 2.9%
5 to 14 minutes 0% 26.6% 23.3%
15 to 29 minutes 58.3% 37.4% 39.5%
30 to 44 minutes 41.7% 21.2% 20.4%
45 to 59 minutes 0% 7.5% 7.4%
60 to 89 minutes 0% 2% 4.4%
90 minutes or more 0% 2.4% 2.1%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$—
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
*The Census Bureau did not publish median earnings for Crossnore due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Median annual earnings
Crossnore $—
Avery County $47,285
North Carolina $56,608
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

— ¢
per $1 earned by men
*The Census Bureau did not publish gender earning gap for Crossnore due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
women earning per $1 earned by male
Crossnore —¢
Avery County 84¢
North Carolina 83¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Crossnore, NC workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$—
Workers in — report the highest median earnings
*The Census Bureau did not publish highest paying industry data for Crossnore due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Top Industries Median annual earnings
$—
$—
$—
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

*The Census Bureau did not publish highest paying industry by gender data for Crossnore due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Male
Men working in earn the highest median earnings — $—, compared to $— for all employed men
Female
Women working in earn the highest median earnings — $—, compared to $— for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Crossnore
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
* The Census Bureau did not publish earnings distribution data for Crossnore due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Crossnore Avery County North Carolina
Median Earnings $— $47,285 $56,608
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $— $31,958 $43,861
Mining and logging $— $— $79,224
Construction $— $49,698 $51,497
Manufacturing $— $95,354 $57,065
Wholesale trade $— $108,051 $62,216
Retail trade $— $38,214 $41,807
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $— $50,750 $54,197
Utilities $— $130,625 $82,617
Information $— $— $74,050
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $— $42,153 $88,778
Real estate and leasing $— $57,083 $61,234
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $— $70,511 $96,538
Corporate management $— $— $85,938
Administrative and waste services $— $27,361 $43,251
Education and health services
Educational services $— $50,107 $54,785
Health care and social assistance $— $42,285 $55,211
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $58,576 $48,830
Accommodation and food services $— $33,264 $32,819
Other services $— $57,500 $45,968
Government $— $48,809 $62,469
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$—
Workers in — roles report the highest median earnings
*The Census Bureau did not publish a total adult population (16+) for Crossnore due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Top employer types Median annual earnings
$—
$—
$—
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

*The Census Bureau did not publish highest-paying employer type by gender data for Crossnore due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Male
Men in roles earn the highest median earnings — $—, compared to $— for all employed men
Female
Women in roles earn the highest median earnings — $—, compared to $— for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Crossnore
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
* The Census Bureau did not publish earnings by employer type data for Crossnore due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Crossnore Avery County North Carolina
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $— $46,458 $55,590
Not-for-profit employees $— $47,304 $62,753
Self-employed
Incorporated business $— $57,222 $68,071
Unincorporated business $— $33,380 $43,610
Government
Local government $— $44,100 $53,400
State government $— $48,844 $58,172
Federal government $— $58,362 $74,081
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Crossnore, NC workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$—
* A top earning occupation group could not be determined for Crossnore because no working population was reported by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
$—
$—
$—
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

*The Census Bureau did not publish highest paying occupation by gender data for Crossnore due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Male
Among employed men, workers in occupations earn the highest median earnings — $— versus $— overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in occupations earn the highest median earnings — $— versus $— overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Crossnore
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
* The Census Bureau did not publish earnings by occupation data for Crossnore due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Crossnore Avery County North Carolina
Median earnings(Total) $— $47,285 $56,608
Management and business
Management $— $96,310 $90,202
Business and finance $— $49,792 $82,221
Technology and science
Computer and math $— $121,208 $104,107
Architecture and engineering $— $60,809 $95,892
Sciences $— $— $76,053
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $— $40,045 $56,353
Legal $— $— $102,257
Education, Training and Library $— $50,121 $52,253
Arts, design and media $— $71,761 $62,008
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $— $79,292 $88,883
Health technicians $— $46,765 $50,868
Healthcare support $— $37,153 $37,084
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $— $52,195
Law enforcement $— $48,030 $60,617
Other services
Food preparation and serving $— $24,148 $28,520
Building and grounds cleaning $— $35,583 $34,046
Personal care and service $— $29,583 $34,535
Sales and office
Sales $— $37,825 $54,546
Office and Administrative Support $— $45,219 $45,266
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $— $37,113
Construction and extraction $— $45,852 $44,719
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $— $57,417 $55,215
Production and transportation
Production $— $60,858 $44,006
Transportation $— $35,595 $51,282
Material moving $— $48,047 $36,246
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$—
Median household income in Crossnore
*The Census Bureau did not publish median household income for Crossnore due to an insufficient sample size to produce a reliable estimate.
Median household income (USD)
Crossnore
$—
Avery County
$61,428
North Carolina
$72,388
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Crossnore, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$17,506
Per capita income in Crossnore
Per capita income (USD)
Crossnore
$17,506
Avery County
$35,831
North Carolina
$41,385
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Crossnore, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$86,659
Average household income in Crossnore
Avg household income (USD)
Crossnore
$86,659
Avery County
$88,834
North Carolina
$101,208
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Crossnore, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$86,659
Mean household income
$—
Median household income
* The Census Bureau did not publish mean/median data for Crossnore due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Mean-median gap (USD)
Crossnore $—
Avery County $27,406
North Carolina $28,820
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Crossnore
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Crossnore and peer geographies.
Crossnore Avery County North Carolina
Total households 22 6,791 4,282,345
Median household income $— $61,428 $72,388
Mean household income $86,659 $88,834 $101,208
Mean-median gap $— $27,406 $28,820
Family households 15 4,449 2,753,022
Median family income $— $84,225 $90,290
Mean family income $106,047 $106,544 $120,769
Mean-median gap $— $22,319 $30,479
Non-family households 7 2,342 1,529,323
Median non-family income $— $35,595 $43,909
Mean non-family income $— $53,633 $62,047
Mean-median gap $— $18,038 $18,138
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $17,506 $35,831 $41,385
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

77.3%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Crossnore
77.3%
Avery County
69.1%
North Carolina
76.5%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
100% of households (22) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $21,841
SSI (disability)
0% of households (0) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $—
Cash Assistance
0% of households (0) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $—
SNAP / Food Stamps
0% of households (0) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Crossnore
Share of households receiving each income type
Crossnore Avery County North Carolina
Total households 22 6,791 4,282,345
Wage-based income
With earnings 77% 69% 77%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 100% 46% 32%
Average social security income $21,841 $24,271 $24,506
Retirement income 41% 30% 25%
Average retirement income $— $36,614 $30,271
SSI (Supplemental security) 0% 6% 5%
Average SSI income $— $11,823 $11,220
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 0% 14% 13%
Cash assistance 0% 2% 2%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$—
Family households earn $—, compared to $— for those living alone or with non-relatives.
* The Census Bureau did not publish family/non-family income data for Crossnore due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$—
Family households
$—
Nonfamily households
$—
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$—
Married-couple families earn $—, compared to $— for single-parent and other family types.
* The Census Bureau did not publish types of housing units for Crossnore due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$—
Married-couple families
$—
Other family types
$—
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Crossnore
Median household and family income by household size in Crossnore, compared with peer geographies.
Crossnore Avery County North Carolina
Total households 22 6,791 4,282,345
Household income by size
1-person $— $32,244 $38,679
2-person $— $77,014 $82,494
3-person $— $86,528 $95,181
4-person $— $93,611 $111,274
5-person $— $61,730 $102,009
6-person $— $— $97,888
7-person or more $— $— $101,649
Total families 15 4,449 2,753,022
Family income by size
2-person $— $84,063 $80,630
3-person $— $79,417 $93,523
4-person $— $93,657 $113,006
5-person $— $61,507 $102,756
6-person $— $— $97,603
7-person or more $— $— $99,784
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

—%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
—%
of all household income
Top 20%
—%
of all household income
* The Census Bureau did not publish income concentration data for Crossnore due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn — of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just —% — meaning the top 20% hold — times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$—
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
—%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
—%
of all household income
* The Census Bureau did not publish average income among the top 5% of households data for Crossnore due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $— and hold —% of all household income — — the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just —%
  • Need additional insights? Ask NEIL. ➔
Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
54.5%
$50K - $100K
0%
$100K - $150K
27.3%
$150K - $200K
18.2%
Over $200K
0%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

45.5%
of all households, 10 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Crossnore 45.5%
Avery County 29.2%
North Carolina 35.3%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Crossnore
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Crossnore, compared with peer geographies.
* The Census Bureau did not publish household income brackets data for Crossnore due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Crossnore Avery County North Carolina
Median household income $— $61,428 $72,388
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 0% 3.7% 5%
$10,000 to $14,999 0% 3.7% 3.7%
$15,000 to $24,999 0% 9.6% 7.1%
$25,000 to $34,999 22.7% 8.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 31.8% 16.5% 11.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 0% 13.2% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 0% 15.3% 13%
$100,000 to $149,999 27.3% 14.8% 16.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 18.2% 7.9% 8.3%
$200,000 or more 0% 6.5% 10.4%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 22.7% 25.9% 23.2%
Share below $75,000 54.5% 55.6% 51.7%
Share above $100,000 45.5% 29.2% 35.3%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.37
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Crossnore 0.37
Avery County 0.47
North Carolina 0.48
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$—
is the average income of the top 20% of households
* The Census Bureau did not publish earnings gap data for Crossnore due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Crossnore
$—
Avery County
$223,788
North Carolina
$259,413
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Crossnore
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Crossnore Avery County North Carolina
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $27,200 $29,681 $30,706
Lower 20% $46,357 $48,341 $57,016
Middle 20% $113,000 $84,260 $90,192
Upper 20% $114,833 $129,099 $144,687
Top 5% threshold $191,813 $207,130 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $— $16,877 $16,102
Lower 20% $— $39,126 $43,624
Middle 20% $— $63,378 $72,714
Upper 20% $— $101,002 $114,186
Top 20% $— $223,788 $259,413
Top 5% $— $415,311 $464,413
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% —% 3.8% 3.18%
Lower 20% —% 8.81% 8.62%
Middle 20% —% 14.27% 14.37%
Upper 20% —% 22.74% 22.56%
Top 20% —% 50.38% 51.26%
Top 5% —% 23.38% 22.94%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

*The Census Bureau did not publish median household income by race data for Crossnore due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 22 White households (100% of all households), the median household income is $—.
Black
Among the 0 Black or African American households (0% of all households), the median household income is $—.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Crossnore
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Avery County and North Carolina.
* The Census Bureau did not publish income by race and ethnicity data for Crossnore due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Crossnore Avery County North Carolina
All Residents $— $61,428 $72,388
White $— $61,762 $80,333
Black or African American $— $— $52,390
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $— $48,615
Asian $— $— $120,193
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $— $82,697
Some Other Race $— $— $58,257
Two or more races (Multiracial) $— $55,563 $69,199
Hispanic or Latino $— $49,261 $62,341
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

0%
0% of residents, or 0 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Crossnore
0%
Avery County
10.2%
North Carolina
13%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

0%
0% of full-time, year-round workers, or 0 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Crossnore
0%
Avery County
1.8%
North Carolina
2.6%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

—%
—% of children under 18, or 0 children, live below the poverty line.
*The Census Bureau did not publish child poverty rate for Crossnore due to an insufficient sample size to produce a reliable estimate.
Child poverty rate (%)
Crossnore
—%
Avery County
8.4%
North Carolina
17.7%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

0%
0% of adults aged 65 and older, or 0 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Crossnore
0%
Avery County
9.4%
North Carolina
10.6%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Crossnore Avery County North Carolina
Overall poverty rate 0% 10.2% 13%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years —% 8.4% 17.7%
Under 5 years —% 7.7% 18.9%
5 to 17 years —% 8.6% 17.3%
18 to 64 years 0% 11% 12%
18 to 34 years —% 14.6% 14.9%
35 to 64 years 0% 9.6% 10.4%
65 years and over 0% 9.4% 10.6%
Poverty by sex
Male 0% 10.1% 11.8%
Female 0% 10.2% 14.2%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 0% 1.8% 2.6%
Worked part time or part year 0% 13.2% 16.1%
Did not work 0% 16.8% 21.3%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

0%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
0%
Family
0%
Nonfamily
0%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

0%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
0%
Married-couple
0%
Other families
—%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Crossnore
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Crossnore Avery County North Carolina
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 0% 6.4% 9.2%
Householder under 25 years —% 12.2% 22.2%
Householder 25 to 44 years —% 7% 13%
Householder 45 to 64 years 0% 6.7% 7%
Householder 65 years and over 0% 5.4% 6%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 0% 20.2% 19.8%
Householder under 25 years —% 47.5% 36.8%
Householder 25 to 44 years —% 24.8% 12.3%
Householder 45 to 64 years —% 22.1% 21.5%
Householder 65 years and over 0% 16.2% 20.5%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

*The Census Bureau did not publish poverty by race data for Crossnore due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
0% of White residents, or 0 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
—% of Black or African American residents, or 0 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Crossnore
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Crossnore and peer geographies.
* The Census Bureau did not publish poverty by race and ethnicity data for Crossnore due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Crossnore Avery County North Carolina
All Residents 0% 10.2% 13%
White 0% 10.8% 9.6%
Black or African American —% 24.7% 19.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 0% 22%
Asian —% 6.5% 8.2%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 21.5%
Some Other Race —% 2.3% 22.6%
Two or more races (Multiracial) —% 3.9% 16.6%
Hispanic or Latino —% 3.4% 20.7%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

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