Transylvania County, NC — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$64,523
Per Capita Income
$38,899
Poverty Rate
14.2%
SNAP Recipients
10.5%
Gini Index
0.459
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K19.4%
$25K–$50K20.2%
$50K–$75K17.3%
$75K–$100K13.4%
$100K–$150K15.7%
$150K–$200K6.7%
$200K+7.4%
The median household income in Transylvania County, NC is $64,523 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $38,899. 14.2% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 10.5% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.459 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).