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Burnsville, NC
Town in Yancey County, North Carolina.
Population
2,082
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,301
ZIP codes
0
Burnsville and its ZIP codes
Burnsville at a glance
- Burnsville is about 5.9 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $50,997, 30% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $243,500 (16% below North Carolina) and median rent is $862 a month.
Local data for Burnsville, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Burnsville, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,997
Poverty rate
26.1%
Median home value
$243,500
Median rent
$862/mo
Homeownership
48.6%
Bachelor's or higher
25.0%
Median age
43.2
Average commute
27.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (300), Irish Americans (219), Guatemalan Americans (120).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Yancey County. PPP loans are for Burnsville.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,621
4,927 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,908
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$788M
FY 2026, $42,657 per person
How people get to work
Burnsville, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.0%
- Carpooled4.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.5%
Average one-way commute: 27.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Burnsville, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
589
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
188
1.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 27°F
45.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Burnsville, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.6%
U.S. 33.3% +1.3 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.9%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Burnsville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BakersvilleTown | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| Spruce PineTown | 13 mi | 4.1 |
| BarnardsvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.5 |
| Mars HillTown | 16 mi | 2.1 |
| Banner Hill, TNCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| Erwin, TNTown | 17 mi | 4.1 |
| MontreatTown | 18 mi | 2.7 |
| Embreeville, TNCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| Old FortTown | 21 mi | 1.2 |
| Unicoi, TNTown | 21 mi | 16.2 |
| Black MountainTown | 21 mi | 6.7 |
| CrossnoreTown | 22 mi | 0.4 |
| WeavervilleTown | 22 mi | 4 |
| Roan Mountain, TNCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 6.6 |
| SwannanoaCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 6.4 |
| MarionCity | 23 mi | 6.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Burnsville, NC in?
- Burnsville is in Yancey County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Burnsville, NC?
- About 2,082 people live in Burnsville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Burnsville?
- Nearby places include Bakersville (10 mi), Spruce Pine (13 mi), Barnardsville (13 mi), Mars Hill (16 mi), Banner Hill, TN (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023