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COUNTY · 2020 ACS

Transylvania County

North Carolina · 32,986 residents · 378.358 sq mi
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Transylvania County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,509. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $231,300. With a median age of 50.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
32,986
+12%since 2000
from 29,334 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
87 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 78 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.4
+15%since 2000
from 43.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K27K30K32K35K1990201020202024Transylvania County
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,509
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,587 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,577
+47%since 2000
from $20,767 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.8%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$231,300
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $106,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$731
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $468 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
25.0% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+62%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(28,542)
Black3.1%(1,027)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(1,698)
Asian0.5%(173)
Other2.1%(690)
Diversity Score25.8%(8,517)
Segregation Score31.3%(10,335)
Diversity Score
26
+91%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
31
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+46%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 52.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.4%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.2%
−67.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Transylvania County, North Carolina?

Transylvania County, North Carolina has about 32,986 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Transylvania County, North Carolina earns about $51,509 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 $231,300, and the typical rent is about $731 a month.

How educated are people in Transylvania County, North Carolina?

About 33.8% 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 14.4% 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 7,466 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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12 census tracts
Census Tract 9604.01Census Tract 9603.02Census Tract 9603.01Census Tract 9601Census Tract 9605.01Census Tract 9604.03Census Tract 9602.02Census Tract 9605.02Census Tract 9602.01Census Tract 9604.04Census Tract 9606.02Census Tract 9606.01
8 ZIP codes
ZIP 28712ZIP 28768ZIP 28747ZIP 28774ZIP 28772ZIP 28766ZIP 28718ZIP 28708
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