COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Transylvania County

North Carolina · 25,520 residents · 378.358 sq mi

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Transylvania County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,179. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value is $72,600. With a median age of 38.4, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Older

median age 38.4

US median: 33.0

Average education

18% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 11%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

25,520

−13%vs 2000

vs 29,334 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

67 / sq mi

−13%vs 2000

vs 78 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

38.4

−12%vs 2000

vs 43.9 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202434K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$25,179

−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $38,587 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$12,737

−39%vs 2000

vs $20,767 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

13.5%

+4.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 9.5% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$72,600

−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $106,900 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$345

−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $468 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

78.9%

−0.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 79.4% in 2000

21.1% rent

Afford Score

2.9

+4%vs 2000

vs 2.8 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic93.1%(27,305)

Black4.2%(1,228)

Hispanic / Latino1%(298)

Asian0.4%(111)

Other0%

Diversity Score13.5%(3,960)

1990

White, non-Hispanic94.7%(24,173)

Black4.7%(1,190)

Hispanic / Latino0.7%(180)

Asian0.3%(77)

Other0.3%(80)

Diversity Score14.1%(3,608)

Diversity Score

+5%vs 2000

vs 14 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

17.9%

−5.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 23.7% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

72.1%

−10.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 82.5% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

5.9%

−3.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 9.0% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

19.0 min

+25%vs 2000

vs 15.2 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

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 Transylvania County, North Carolina?

Transylvania County, North Carolina has about 25,520 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Transylvania County, North Carolina?

The typical household in Transylvania County, North Carolina earns about $25,179 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Transylvania County, North Carolina expensive?

In Transylvania County, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $72,600, and the typical rent is about $345 a month.

How educated are people in Transylvania County, North Carolina?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Transylvania County, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Transylvania County, North Carolina?

About 13.5% of people in Transylvania County, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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