Brevard Flag

Brevard

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
5.372

Brevard is a city located in Transylvania County, North Carolina. Brevard has a 2026 population of 8,050. It is also the county seat of Transylvania County. Brevard is currently growing at a rate of 0.49% annually and its population has increased by 2.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,819 in 2020.

The median household income in Brevard is $54,103 with a poverty rate of 15.06%. The median age in Brevard is 50.3 years: 46.9 years for males, and 52.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 73.2 males.

8.1K
Total Population
1,499
Density (mi²)
39 0.49%
Growth

Brevard Population

Brevard Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20268,050390.49%
20258,011380.48%
20247,973240.3%
20237,949530.67%
20227,896230.29%
20217,8731401.81%
20207,819-60-0.76%
20197,87900%
20187,879770.99%
20177,802540.7%
20167,74820.03%
20157,746891.16%
20147,657320.42%
20137,625180.24%
20127,60730.04%
20117,604-67-0.87%
20107,671620.81%
20006,7891,40126%
19905,388651.22%
19805,323801.53%
19705,2433867.95%
19604,85794924.28%
19503,90884727.67%
19403,06100%

Median Age

Overall: 50.3 years
Female: 52.8 years
Male: 46.9 years

Brevard Adults

There are 6,653 adults, (2,487 of whom are seniors) in Brevard.

Sex Ratio

Female: 4,560 (57.7%)
Male: 3,337 (42.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Brevard includes 80.74% White, 10.3% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,37680.74%
Black or African American81310.3%
Two or more races6167.8%
Native American350.44%
Other race330.42%
Asian240.3%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races2993.79%
Other race40.05%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,37680.74%
Black or African American81310.3%
Two or more races3174.01%
Native American350.44%
Other race290.37%
Asian240.3%

Brevard Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Brevard 's average per capita income is $40,982. Household income levels show a median of $54,103. The poverty rate stands at 15.06%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$99,191-
Families$83,583$100,095
Households$54,103$74,066
Non Families$34,683$42,518

$40,982

Average Income

$54,103

Median Household Income

15.06%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)