Brevard is a city located in Transylvania County North Carolina. Brevard has a 2024 population of 7,873. Brevard is currently growing at a rate of 0.33% annually and its population has increased by 1.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,769 in 2020.
The average household income in Brevard is $67,400 with a poverty rate of 15.5%. The median age in Brevard is 49.7 years: 46.2 years for males, and 53 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brevard was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,353 | 81.69% |
| Black or African American | 1,009 | 12.97% |
| Two or more races | 358 | 4.6% |
| Native American | 32 | 0.41% |
| Other race | 18 | 0.23% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,618 | 1.9 | 56.2 | 43.8 |
| Non Family | 1,768 | 1.22 | 44.9 | 55.1 |
| Married | 1,307 | 2.57 | 78.7 | 21.3 |
| Female | 522 | 2.46 | 39.1 | 60.9 |
| Male | 21 | 4.19 | 38.1 | 61.9 |
2.53
Average Family Size
1.9
Average Household Size
56.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 225 | 3.86% |
| Associates Degree | 483 | 8.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,450 | 24.85% |
| Graduate Degree | 675 | 11.57% |
| High School Graduate | 1,314 | 22.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 93 | 1.59% |
| Some College | 1,596 | 27.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,000 | 4,732 | 2,004 |
| Black | 613 | 582 | 63 |
| 2+ Races | 164 | 145 | 52 |
| Hispanic | 40 | 36 | 9 |
| Native American | 32 | 32 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 40.08%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,133 | $47,083 | $43,551 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,807 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,278 | $34,494 | $43,450 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $13,625 | $0 | $13,250 |
| Overall | $40,074 | $41,703 | $36,148 |
| Some College | $36,531 | $40,714 | $29,818 |
$40,074
Average Earnings
$41,703
Average Male
$36,148
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.06% of Brevard residents speak only English, while 2.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,676 | 669 | 11.79% |
| Black | 802 | 308 | 38.4% |
| Multiple | 338 | 56 | 16.57% |
| Hispanic | 103 | 51 | 49.51% |
15.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.58%
Male Poverty Rate
13.16%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brevard is Hispanic, with 49.51% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brevard is White, with 11.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.14%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.15%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.78% |
| High School | 20.2% |
| Some College | 18.19% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.72% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 83.19% |
| Female Unemployed | 40.35% |
| Female Employed | 10.41% |
| Male Employed | 3% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,232 | $93,802 |
| Households | $42,843 | $67,400 |
| Married Families | $107,446 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,190 | $39,518 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.2%
Male Marriage Rate
39.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
768
Number of Veterans
657
Male Veterans
111
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 201 |
| World War II | 123 |
| Second Gulf War | 54 |
| First Gulf War | 37 |
| Korea | 22 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 257 |
| 65 to 74 | 188 |
| 55 to 64 | 169 |
| 35 to 54 | 141 |
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 665 | 11.64% |
| Black | 103 | 13.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.46%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50%
Labor Force Participation
47.2%
Employment Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
46.87%
Born in Brevard
98.61%
Native Born
1.39%
Foreign Born
1.13%
Non Citizen
0.26%
Naturalized
98.61% of Brevard residents were born in the United States, with 46.87% having been born in North Carolina. 1.13% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,003 | 26 | 0.33% |
| 2028 | 7,977 | 26 | 0.33% |
| 2027 | 7,951 | 26 | 0.33% |
| 2026 | 7,925 | 26 | 0.33% |
| 2025 | 7,899 | 26 | 0.33% |
| 2024 | 7,873 | 26 | 0.33% |
| 2023 | 7,847 | 27 | 0.35% |
| 2022 | 7,820 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2021 | 7,819 | 50 | 0.64% |
| 2020 | 7,769 | -110 | -1.4% |
| 2019 | 7,879 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 7,879 | 77 | 0.99% |
| 2017 | 7,802 | 54 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 7,748 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2015 | 7,746 | 89 | 1.16% |
| 2014 | 7,657 | 32 | 0.42% |
| 2013 | 7,625 | 18 | 0.24% |
| 2012 | 7,607 | 3 | 0.04% |
| 2011 | 7,604 | -67 | -0.87% |
| 2010 | 7,671 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,789 | 1,401 | 26% |
| 1990 | 5,388 | 65 | 1.22% |
| 1980 | 5,323 | 80 | 1.53% |
| 1970 | 5,243 | 386 | 7.95% |
| 1960 | 4,857 | 949 | 24.28% |
| 1950 | 3,908 | 847 | 27.67% |
| 1940 | 3,061 | -4,942 | -61.75% |