County · North Carolina
Transylvania County, North Carolina
Transylvania County, North Carolina. Transylvania County had 34,211 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.7% since 2020, slower than North Carolina (+7.2%). It holds 2 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs) and 12 census tracts. GEOID 37175.
Transylvania County is the county of the Brevard, NC micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
34,211
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 32,986 · ACS 2020-2024: 33,691
Median household income
$66,184
±$5,016 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $72,388
Median home value
$373,600
±$19,166 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $288,900
Median gross rent
$967
±$144 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $1,228
How many people live in Transylvania County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 32,986 residents in Transylvania County. The Census Bureau estimates 34,211 for July 1, 2025, up 3.7% since 2020, slower than North Carolina (+7.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 33,691 over 378 square miles of land.
| Measure | Transylvania County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 33,691 | 10,730,404 | −84 |
| Households | 14,584±428 | 4,282,345 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.23±0.07 | 2.44 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 19,266±51 | 4,895,668 | −379 |
Transylvania County's population since 2000
From 29,334 in 2000 to 34,211 in 2025: up 16.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Transylvania County?
Transylvania County holds 2 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Brevard with 8,098 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Transylvania County?
The median resident of Transylvania County is 51.6 years old; 15.7% are under 18 and 30.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 5.2%. 4.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Transylvania County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.6±0.4 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 15.7% | 21.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 30.9%±0.3 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.2% | 11.3% | +1.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.6%±0.4 pts | 60.0% | −2.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.6%±0.5 pts | 20.0% | −1.0 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.2 pts | 3.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.3%±0.6 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.3%±1.1 pts | 9.1% | +1.4 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.9%±0.9 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.8%±1.1 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 16.1%±1.8 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.3%±2.1 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.9%±1.0 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 40.0%±2.9 pts | 35.7% | +7.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 15.5%±2.0 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.4%±1.1 pts | 3.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Transylvania County earn?
Half of Transylvania County's 14,584 households earn less than $66,184 a year (±$5,016), against $72,388 in North Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $61,796 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Transylvania County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,184±$5,016 | $72,388 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $88,954±$5,046 | $101,208 | – |
| Per capita income | $40,147±$2,078 | $41,385 | +$3,781 |
| People below the poverty line | 13.2%±2.2 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.5%±5.7 pts | 17.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.3%±2.4 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.9%±2.4 pts | 90.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Transylvania County?
Owners occupy 74.7% of Transylvania County's occupied homes and renters 25.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $373,600 by its owner (±$19,166). The median renter pays $967 a month including utilities, and 41.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Transylvania County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $373,600±$19,166 | $288,900 | +$100,509 |
| Median gross rent | $967±$144 | $1,228 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.2%±8.2 pts | 39.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,569±$73 | $1,631 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.7%±2.2 pts | 66.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 19,266±51 | 4,895,668 | −379 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.5%±0.9 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.3%±3.0 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.2%±2.2 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 13.0%±1.6 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3%±0.6 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.2%±1.3 pts | 4.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Transylvania County building?
Builders took permits for 176 new housing units across Transylvania County in 2025 (176 single-family), 5.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Transylvania County get to work?
73.6% of Transylvania County's workers drive alone and 12.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.8%.
| Measure | Transylvania County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 49.0%±2.0 pts | 62.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.8%±1.0 pts | 4.7% | −3.1 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 73.6%±2.7 pts | 71.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.0%±2.2 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 2.0%±1.0 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.5%±2.1 pts | 16.3% | +4.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.9 min±1.3 | 25.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Transylvania County's census tracts?
Transylvania County is divided into 12 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $44,407 (Tract 9602.02) to $107,917 (Tract 9606.01).
| Tract 960137175960100 | 3,859±658 | $70,238 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9602.0137175960201 | 1,897±507 | $49,508 |
| Tract 9602.0237175960202 | 2,400±337 | $44,407 |
| Tract 9603.0137175960301 | 3,919±365 | $56,603 |
| Tract 9603.0237175960302 | 4,094±541 | $71,598 |
| Tract 9604.0137175960401 | 4,603±564 | $70,288 |
| Tract 9604.0337175960403 | 3,047±415 | $104,670 |
| Tract 9604.0437175960404 | 1,735±374 | $73,586 |
| Tract 9605.0137175960501 | 3,174±481 | $67,902 |
| Tract 9605.0237175960502 | 2,293±467 | $53,540 |
| Tract 9606.0137175960601 | 1,330±344 | $107,917 |
| Tract 9606.0237175960602 | 1,340±369 | $64,722 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Transylvania County compare with North Carolina's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 68th of 100 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 52nd of 100 |
| Residents per square mile | 63rd of 100 |
| Median household income | 34th of 100 |
| Median home value | 11th of 100 |
| Median gross rent | 42nd of 100 |
| Poverty rate | 61st of 100 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12th of 100 |
| Median age | 8th of 100 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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