Transylvania County's estimated 2026 population is 34,441 with a growth rate of 0.49% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Transylvania County is the 68th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 33,087 and has seen a growth of 4.09% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Transylvania County includes 89.27% White, 3.92% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (89.27%)
Two or more races (5.37%)
Black or African American (3.92%)
Other race (0.78%)
Asian (0.54%)
Native American (0.12%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29,675 | 89.27% |
| Two or more races | 1,785 | 5.37% |
| Black or African American | 1,302 | 3.92% |
| Other race | 260 | 0.78% |
| Asian | 180 | 0.54% |
| Native American | 41 | 0.12% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Transylvania County's average per capita income is $40,449. Household income levels show a median of $64,523. The poverty rate stands at 14.18%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $92,576 | - |
| Families | $81,716 | $103,293 |
| Households | $64,523 | $86,211 |
| Non Families | $35,053 | $53,228 |
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