Transylvania County, North Carolina

Transylvania County is a one of the county from North Carolina's 100 counties, located in Southern Region (South Atlantic) of United States. According to the latest population census dating back to 2000, the Transylvania County is home to 29334 inhabitants. It has an estimated population (as of July 2008) of 30187, making it the 31st least populous county in North Carolina. The county spans an area of 380.56 sq mi (985.65 sq km), of which, 378.39 square miles (980.03 sq km) of it is land and 2.17 square miles (5.62 sq km) of it is water, it is the 29th smallest by area in the U.S. state of North Carolina.

Transylvania County North Carolina
Map of Transylvania County, North Carolina

As of the census of 2000, there were 29334 people, 12320 households, and 8666 families living in the county. The population density was 77.5 people per square mile (29.92/kmē), making it the 62nd most densely populated county in North Carolina. There were 15553 housing units at an average density of 41.1 per square mile (15.87/kmē). The average household size was 2.3 persons, and the average family size was 2.74 persons. In the county the population was distributed as follows: 20.4% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 26.9% from 45 to 64, and 21.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.5 males. Its population in July 2008 was estimated to be about 30187, The racial makeup of the county was 93.06% White, 4.77% Black or African American, 0.32% American Indian, 0.52% Asian, 0.04% Native Hawaiian, and 1.29% from two or more races.

Transylvania County North Carolina Population 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Population 2000-2008
Transylvania County North Carolina School Enrollment
School Enrollment 2000
Transylvania County North Carolina GDP
GDP 2000

The median income for a household in the county was $38587, making it the 28th wealthiest county by median household income among the North Carolina. The median income for a family in the county was $45579, making its North Carolina's 24th highest county by median family income. The per capita income for the county was $20767, it is the 17th wealthiest county in terms of per capita income.

In 2000, 6292 pupils and students, of which 3099 are male and 3193 are female, 21.45% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 361 nursery or pri school, 393 kindergarten, 2719 elementary school, 1357 high school and 1462 College graduate school.

RankCityCountyTotal Area mi2Land Area mi2Water Area mi2PopulationDensity mi2Per capita IncomeHouse hold Income
1Brevard CityTransylvania County4.814.810.0167891412.61825633497
2Rosman TownTransylvania County0.430.4304901140.7962620179
YearPopulation
April 2000 census29334
April 2000 Estimate29334
July 2000 Estimate29381
July 2001 Estimate29299
July 2002 Estimate29402
July 2003 Estimate29182
July 2004 Estimate29239
July 2005 Estimate29428
July 2006 Estimate29658
July 2007 Estimate29953
July 2008 Estimate30187
SchoolMaleFemaleTotal
Nursery school148213361
Kindergarten196197393
Elementary school134113782719
High school7136441357
College or graduate school7017611462
PlaceMedian household incomeMedian family incomePer capita income
Transylvania County, North Carolina$38587$45579$20767
North Carolina, United States$39184$46335$20307
United States$41994$50046$21587