Transylvania County, North Carolina
Transylvania County is home to 33,691 people. 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line, close to the North Carolina rate (13.0%). The median household income is $66,184.
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| Measure | Value | North Carolina | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,691 | 10,730,404 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $66,184 | $72,388 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 13.2% | 13.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 19.5% | 17.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 11.3% | 9.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.0% | 35.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $373,600 | $288,900 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $967 | $1,228 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 47.8% | 48.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 4.3% | 9.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 51.6 years | 39.1 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Buncombe County
- Haywood County
- Henderson County
- Jackson County
- Greenville County, South Carolina
- Oconee County, South Carolina
- Pickens County, South Carolina
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.