Transylvania County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Transylvania County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37175
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 175
Geography
- Land Area
- 378.36 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.97 sq mi
- Total Area
- 380.32 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.210103
- Longitude
- -82.816666
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 32,850
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 27,731
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 31,733 | 96.6% |
| Hispanic | 1,116 | 3.4% |
| White | 29,636 | 90.2% |
| Black | 1,202 | 3.7% |
| Asian | 144 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 59 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 118 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 27,074 | 97.6% |
| Hispanic | 658 | 2.4% |
| White | 25,536 | 92.1% |
| Black | 1,061 | 3.8% |
| Asian | 153 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 262 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 64 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 33,691
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $69,014
- Poverty Rate
- 12.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,317
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 29,769 | 88.4% |
| Black | 1,207 | 3.6% |
| Asian | 229 | 0.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 23,574
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 5,351 | 22.7% |
| Republican | 7,540 | 32.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 10,553 | 44.8% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 11,066 | 46.9% |
| Female | 12,503 | 53.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 20,488 | 86.9% |
| Hispanic | 549 | 2.3% |
| Black | 679 | 2.9% |
| Asian | 143 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 15,886
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 67.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 14,103 | 68.8% |
| Hispanic | 249 | 45.4% |
| Black | 334 | 49.2% |
| Asian | 92 | 64.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 7,446 | 67.3% |
| Female | 8,438 | 67.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,159 (20.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 10,357 (39.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 19,266
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $370,489
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,251
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 73.8%
- Public Transit
- 0.0%
- Work From Home
- 12.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 21.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.