Transylvania County, NC — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
33,243
Male
16,098
48.4%
Female
17,145
51.6%
Median Age
51.9 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.2
Foreign Born
3.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher29.7%
High School or Higher48.0%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
9.4%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
4.7%
Married
49.6%
Transylvania County, NC has a population of 33,243 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 51.9 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 89.3% of the population. 29.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 3.5% of residents are foreign-born.