Transylvania County, North Carolina Population 2022
Transylvania County, North Carolina's estimated population is 35,021 with a growth rate of 0.61% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Transylvania County, North Carolina is the 70th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 Population was 33,085 and has seen a growth of 5.85% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 3,536 | 0.00% | |
| 1880 | 5,340 | 1,804 | 51.02% |
| 1890 | 5,881 | 541 | 10.13% |
| 1900 | 6,620 | 739 | 12.57% |
| 1910 | 7,191 | 571 | 8.63% |
| 1920 | 9,303 | 2,112 | 29.37% |
| 1930 | 9,589 | 286 | 3.07% |
| 1940 | 12,241 | 2,652 | 27.66% |
| 1950 | 15,194 | 2,953 | 24.12% |
| 1960 | 16,372 | 1,178 | 7.75% |
| 1970 | 19,713 | 3,341 | 20.41% |
| 1980 | 23,417 | 3,704 | 18.79% |
| 1990 | 25,520 | 2,103 | 8.98% |
| 2010 | 33,085 | 7,565 | 29.64% |
| 2011 | 32,807 | -278 | -0.84% |
| 2012 | 32,835 | 28 | 0.09% |
| 2013 | 32,827 | -8 | -0.02% |
| 2014 | 32,952 | 125 | 0.38% |
| 2015 | 33,157 | 205 | 0.62% |
| 2016 | 33,393 | 236 | 0.71% |
| 2017 | 33,767 | 374 | 1.12% |
| 2018 | 34,173 | 406 | 1.20% |
| 2019 | 34,385 | 212 | 0.62% |
| 2020 | 34,597 | 212 | 0.62% |
| 2021 | 34,809 | 212 | 0.61% |
| 2022 | 35,021 | 212 | 0.61% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,138 | 91.48% |
| Black or African American | 1,454 | 4.27% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 130 | 0.38% |
| Asian | 56 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race | 549 | 1.61% |
| Two or More Races | 711 | 2.09% |
Transylvania County, North Carolina Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 14,648 | 2.23 | 75.6 |
| Married | 7,542 | 2.63 | 87.1 |
| Male | 570 | 3.57 | 65.8 |
| Female | 1,687 | 2.92 | 51.7 |
| Non Family | 4,849 | 1.22 | 67.2 |
2.69
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 754 | 2.90% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,595 | 6.12% |
| High School Graduate | 6,417 | 24.64% |
| Some College | 6,048 | 23.22% |
| Associates Degree | 2,419 | 9.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,481 | 21.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,330 | 12.79% |
Transylvania County, North Carolina Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 24,240 | 22,345 | 8,441 |
| 2+ Races | 357 | 302 | 108 |
| Asian | 50 | 50 | 15 |
| Hispanic | 627 | 267 | 161 |
| Black | 767 | 721 | 184 |
| Native American | 120 | 120 | 12 |
| Other Race | 231 | 24 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 34.82%.
$30,461
Average Earnings
$36,306
Average Male
$26,578
Average Female
Transylvania County, North Carolina Language by Age
Transylvania County, North Carolina Language
95.80% of Transylvania County, North Carolina residents speak only English, while 4.20% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.68% of the population.
Transylvania County, North Carolina Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,286 | 491 | 38.18% |
| White | 29,935 | 3,904 | 13.04% |
| Other | 194 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 1,080 | 315 | 29.17% |
| Multiple | 672 | 36 | 5.36% |
14.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.45%
Male Poverty Rate
15.34%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Transylvania County, North Carolina
The race most likely to be in poverty in Transylvania County, North Carolina is Black, with 38.18% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Transylvania County, North Carolina is Multiple, with 5.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.37%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.45%.
Transylvania County, North Carolina Marital Status
Marriage Rates
54.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.8%
Male Marriage Rate
51.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Transylvania County, North Carolina Married by Age and Sex
Transylvania County, North Carolina Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Transylvania County, North Carolina Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,491 | 13.09% |
| Black | 116 | 10.68% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 1.92% |
Transylvania County, North Carolina Veterans by Education
10.02%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
51.4%
Labor Force Participation
48.6%
Employment Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
47.47%
Born in Transylvania County, North Carolina
97.12%
Native Born
2.88%
Foreign Born
1.61%
Non Citizen
1.27%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.12% of Transylvania County, North Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 47.47% having been born in North Carolina. 1.61% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990