Transylvania County, North Carolina

Transylvania County: County in North Carolina, United States

About

Transylvania County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 33,090 and a population density of 34 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 34,498 inhabitants. Its county seat is Brevard. The county was created 164 years ago in 1860.

Transylvania County locator map
Location of Transylvania County on North Carolina map.

Quick Facts about Transylvania County

Population : 34,498 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : North Carolina (United States)
Area : 986 km2
Water as percent of area : 0.5%
Land as percent of area : 99.5%
Named for : Transylvania Colony
Altitude : 2,438 feet / 743 meters
Capital : Brevard
Establishment : January 01, 1861
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 05:48:12 (23rd February 2025)
Density : 35 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 4.08% (2010-2020)
Courthouse Brevard NC image
Courthouse Brevard NC
Courthouse Brevard NC image
Courthouse Brevard NC image

Geography

Transylvania County is located at 35°12'8"N 82°47'54"W (35.2021500, -82.7983000). It has 7 neighbors: Buncombe County, Haywood County, Henderson County, Jackson County, Greenville County, Oconee County and Pickens County.

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The largest city of Transylvania County is Brevard with a population of 7,899. Other cities include and Rosman population 624. See all Transylvania County cities & populated places.

Transylvania County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Transylvania County.

City Name Population Title
Brevard 7,899 City in North Carolina, United States of America
Rosman 624 Human settlement in Transylvania County, North Carolina, United States of America

Transylvania County has 7 neighbours.

  • Brevard

Demographics

The population of Transylvania County increased by 4.08% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 33,090 - census
2011 32,807 -0.86% estimation process
2012 32,835 0.09% estimation process
2013 32,827 -0.02% estimation process
2014 32,952 0.38% estimation process
2015 33,157 0.62% estimation process
2016 33,393 0.71% estimation process
2017 33,767 1.11% estimation process
2018 34,173 1.19% estimation process
2019 34,385 0.62% estimation process
2020 34,498 0.33% estimation process

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People born in Transylvania County (1)

Chris Whitmire was born in Transylvania County

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