COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Transylvania County

North Carolina · 29,334 residents · 378.358 sq mi

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Transylvania County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $38,587. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $106,900. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Older

median age 43.9

US median: 35.2

Average education

24% 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

29,334

+15%since 1990

from 25,520 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

78 / sq mi

+15%since 1990

from 67 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

43.9

+14%since 1990

from 38.4 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202434K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$38,587

+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $25,179 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$20,767

+63%since 1990

from $12,737 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

9.5%

−4.0 ptssince 1990

from 13.5% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$106,900

+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $72,600 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$468

+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $345 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

79.4%

+0.5 ptssince 1990

from 78.9% in 1990

20.6% rent

Afford Score

2.8

−4%since 1990

from 2.9 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

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

Black4.7%(1,190)

Hispanic / Latino0.7%(180)

Asian0.3%(77)

Diversity Score14.1%(3,608)

2000

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

Black4.2%(1,228)

Hispanic / Latino1%(298)

Asian0.4%(111)

Diversity Score13.5%(3,960)

Diversity Score

−4%since 1990

from 14 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

23.7%

+5.8 ptssince 1990

from 17.9% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

82.5%

+10.4 ptssince 1990

from 72.1% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

9.0%

+3.1 ptssince 1990

from 5.9% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

15.2 min

−20%since 1990

from 19.0 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 Transylvania County, North Carolina?

Transylvania County, North Carolina has about 29,334 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Transylvania County, North Carolina earns about $38,587 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 $106,900, and the typical rent is about $468 a month.

How educated are people in Transylvania County, North Carolina?

About 23.7% 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 9.5% of people in Transylvania County, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Transylvania County, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Transylvania County, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,814 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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