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Brevard

North Carolina · 7,744 residents · 5.372 sq mi
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Brevard has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,878. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $231,800. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,744
+14%since 2000
from 6,789 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,442 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 1,264 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.7
+5%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Brevard
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,878
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,497 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,030
+54%since 2000
from $18,256 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$231,800
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$651
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $437 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.2%
−10.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
44.8% rent
Afford Score
6.1
+90%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(5,716)
Black11.5%(781)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(77)
Asian0.9%(60)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.4%(2,067)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(6,140)
Black8.7%(677)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(426)
Asian1%(75)
Other4.6%(359)
Diversity Score43.4%(3,360)
Diversity Score
43
+43%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 26.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+38%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 49.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.0%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Female
56.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.0%
−72.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brevard, North Carolina?

Brevard, North Carolina has about 7,744 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brevard, North Carolina?

The typical household in Brevard, North Carolina earns about $37,878 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brevard, North Carolina expensive?

In Brevard, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $231,800, and the typical rent is about $651 a month.

How educated are people in Brevard, North Carolina?

About 34.9% of adults age 25 and over in Brevard, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brevard, North Carolina?

About 14.0% of people in Brevard, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brevard, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Brevard, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,356 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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