Transylvania County, North Carolina

Total Population: 33,243

County Seat: Brevard

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Median Home Value

$336,100

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$64,523

Across all households

Median Age

51.9 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

38.6%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)88.2%
Hispanic or Latino4.9%
Black (Non-Hispanic)3.7%
Two or More Races2.1%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.5%
Other Race0.3%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

15.8%

65 Years and Over

30.8%

Male

48.4%

Female

51.6%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.9%

No Health Insurance

11.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

93.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

38.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$64,523

Mean Household Income

$86,211

Per Capita Income

$38,899

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.6%

In Labor Force (19–64)

75.5%

SNAP / Food Stamps

10.5%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$336,100

Median Rent

$909/mo

Total Housing Units

19,147

Owner-Occupied

75.1%

Renter-Occupied

24.9%

Vacancy Rate

23.8%

Married Couple Households

50.9%

Cohabiting Couple Households

4.7%

Male Householder, No Partner

15.3%

Female Householder, No Partner

29.0%

Average Household Size

2.20

Broadband Internet Access

86.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 37175.