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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bryson City

North Carolina · 1,411 residents · 2.184 sq mi
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Bryson City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,232. Population has grown 23% since 1990. Median home value is $77,800. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 41% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,411
+23%since 1990
from 1,145 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
646 / sq mi
+23%since 1990
from 524 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
45.8
+10%since 1990
from 41.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Bryson City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,232
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,329 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,446
+48%since 1990
from $9,753 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
19.2%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 20.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,800
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $56,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$349
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $277 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
58.2%
−5.0 ptssince 1990
from 63.1% in 1990
41.8% rent
Afford Score
3.3
−9%since 1990
from 3.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(1,079)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score14.4%(164)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(1,273)
Black1.6%(23)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(24)
Asian0.4%(5)
Diversity Score9.5%(135)
Diversity Score
10
−34%since 1990
from 14 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 13.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.8%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 66.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.6 min
−33%since 1990
from 15.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bryson City, North Carolina?

Bryson City, North Carolina has about 1,411 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bryson City, North Carolina?

The typical household in Bryson City, North Carolina earns about $23,232 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bryson City, North Carolina expensive?

In Bryson City, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $77,800, and the typical rent is about $349 a month.

How educated are people in Bryson City, North Carolina?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Bryson City, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bryson City, North Carolina?

About 19.2% of people in Bryson City, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bryson City, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Bryson City, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 266 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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