Transylvania County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37175 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 33,691 | — | #1,374 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $66,184 | -11.9% | #1,513 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 51.6 years | +32.6% | #152 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $373,600 | +32.5% | #358 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $967 | -16.9% | #1,113 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.2% | +4.8% | #1,581 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Transylvania County has a population of 33,691, making it the #1,374 most populous county in the US. The median age is 51.6 years, which is 32.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Transylvania County is $66,184, ranking #1,513 out of 3,222 counties — 11.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.2% and unemployment stands at 2.8%.
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The median home value in Transylvania County is $373,600 (+32.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $967/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.7%.
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88.7% of residents in Transylvania County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.3% below the national rate.
About Transylvania County, North Carolina
Transylvania County, North Carolina has a total population of 33,691, making it the 1,374th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Transylvania County is 51.6 years, which is 32.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Transylvania County is $66,184, which ranks #1,513 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8%.
The median home value in Transylvania County is $373,600, 32.5% above the national median. Renters in Transylvania County pay a median gross rent of $967 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Transylvania County, 40.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 18.6% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.1 min.
Transylvania County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 87.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.2%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (3.6%).
All data for Transylvania County, North Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.