Curriculum and Continuing Education Student Count, Fall 2017: 2,944*

Service Area: Avery, Mitchell, and Yancey Counties

Mitchell County Demographics**, Summer 2017: 

● Population: 15,072
● Population growth 2010-2017: -3.2%
● Race/Ethnicity: 96% White, 1% Black, 6%  Hispanic, 0.7% Asian
● Median household income: $39,658
● Persons in poverty: 16%
● Education: Of those 25 and older, 82% have at least a high school diploma, and 18% have a Bachelor’s degree or higher.

*Enrollment data courtesy of NC Community College system office.

**All other data are from U.S. Census Bureau.