Transylvania County Summary

Life in Transylvania County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Transylvania County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Transylvania County:

  • The population in Transylvania County is 33,131.

  • The median home value in Transylvania County is $437,145.

  • The median income in Transylvania County is $62,056.

  • The median rent in Transylvania County is $861.

  • The unemployment rate in Transylvania County is 4.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Transylvania County is 13.4%.

  • The average high in Transylvania County is 70.3° and there are 138.0 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Transylvania County

List Of Cities & Towns in Transylvania County

Brevard, NC Population 7,777

Rosman, NC Population 642

Map Of Transylvania County

Transylvania County, NC Weather

  • The average high in Transylvania County is 70.3°.

  • There are 94.56 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 138.0 inches of rain each year with 4.2 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:57 hours of sun each day in Transylvania County.

StatTransylvania County
Mean High70.3
Nice Days94.56
Rainfall138.0
Snowfall4.2
Sunny_hours4:57
70.3°
Average High
138.0
Inches of Rain

Transylvania County Photos

Brevardcollege
Source: Wikipedia User -ted from Raleigh, NC, US | CC BY 2.0
Courthousec Brevardc Nc
Source: Wikipedia User -ted | CC BY 2.0
Triple Falls Dupont State Forest
Source: Wikipedia User Gary Stevens from Ashevil | CC BY 2.0

Transylvania County Demographics

Population over time in Transylvania County

The current population in Transylvania County is 33,131. The population has decreased -2.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 32,979 -3.1%
2021 34,039 0.8%
2020 33,775 -

Gender in Transylvania County

  • Transylvania County is 51.7% female with 17,118 female residents.

  • Transylvania County is 48.3% male with 16,012 male residents.

Female
51.7% (17,118)
Male
48.3% (16,012)
Gender Transylvania County NC USA
Female 51.7% 51.0% 50.4%
Male 48.3% 49.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Transylvania County

Transylvania County is:

  • 89.8% White with 29,755 White residents.

  • 4.3% African American with 1,430 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 62 American Indian residents.

  • 0.1% Asian with 18 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 80 Other residents.

  • 1.9% Two Or More with 638 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.5% Hispanic with 1,148 Hispanic residents.

White
89.8% (29,755)
African American
4.3% (1,430)
American Indian
0.2% (62)
Asian
0.1% (18)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.2% (80)
Two Or More
1.9% (638)
Hispanic
3.5% (1,148)

Table: Transylvania County By Race

Race Transylvania County NC USA
White 89.8% 61.7% 58.9%
African American 4.3% 20.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.9% 0.6%
Asian 0.1% 3.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.9% 3.3% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.5% 10.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Transylvania County, North Carolina

  • 5.9% of households in Transylvania County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.4% of households in Transylvania County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.5% of households in Transylvania County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.0% of households in Transylvania County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 15.3% of households in Transylvania County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.4% of households in Transylvania County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.0% of households in Transylvania County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.6% of households in Transylvania County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.1% of households in Transylvania County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.9% of households in Transylvania County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.9% (1,955)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.4% (1,442)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.5% (2,469)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.0% (2,970)
$35,000 to $49,999
15.3% (5,057)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.4% (5,775)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.0% (4,304)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.6% (5,154)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.1% (2,033)
$200,000 or more
5.9% (1,966)
Income Transylvania County NC USA
Less than $10,000 5.9% 5.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.4% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.5% 8.1% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.0% 8.5% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.3% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.4% 17.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.0% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.6% 15.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.1% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.9% 8.5% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Transylvania County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Transylvania County completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Transylvania County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 24.0% of adults in Transylvania County completed high school / ged.

  • 23.0% of adults in Transylvania County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Transylvania County completed associate's degree.

  • 24.0% of adults in Transylvania County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 10.0% of adults in Transylvania County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Transylvania County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Transylvania County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (662)
9-12th Grade
4% (1,325)
High School / GED
24% (7,951)
Some College
23% (7,620)
Associate's Degree
10% (3,313)
Bachelor's Degree
24% (7,951)
Master's Degree
10% (3,313)
Professional Degree
2% (662)
Doctorate Degree
1% (331)
Education Transylvania County NC USA
< 9th Grade 2% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 4% 7% 6%
High School / GED 24% 25% 26%
Some College 23% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 24% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 10% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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