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 $74,487 with a poverty rate of 17.19%. The median age in Brevard is 47.7 years: 46 years for males, and 51.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brevard was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,387 | 81.94% |
| Black or African American | 795 | 10.2% |
| Two or more races | 547 | 7.02% |
| Other race | 27 | 0.35% |
| Native American | 23 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,668 | 1.89 | 50.1 | 49.9 |
| Non Family | 1,838 | 1.16 | 37.9 | 62.1 |
| Married | 1,317 | 2.66 | 77.3 | 22.7 |
| Female | 445 | 2.5 | 26.5 | 73.5 |
| Male | 68 | 2.76 | 10.3 | 89.7 |
2.62
Average Family Size
1.89
Average Household Size
50.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 201 | 3.48% |
| Associates Degree | 436 | 7.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,380 | 23.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 785 | 13.6% |
| High School Graduate | 1,137 | 19.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 137 | 2.37% |
| Some College | 1,697 | 29.4% |
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 | 5,034 | 4,799 | 1,978 |
| Black | 419 | 375 | 57 |
| 2+ Races | 276 | 217 | 122 |
| Hispanic | 156 | 111 | 80 |
| Asian | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 1 |
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 asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,590 | $49,982 | $45,044 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,313 | $52,188 | $100,179 |
| High School Graduate | $33,929 | $34,416 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,057 | $48,627 | $36,856 |
| Some College | $42,684 | $64,778 | $33,448 |
$43,057
Average Earnings
$48,627
Average Male
$36,856
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.09% of Brevard residents speak only English, while 1.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,742 | 859 | 14.96% |
| Black | 571 | 203 | 35.55% |
| Hispanic | 309 | 73 | 23.62% |
| Multiple | 510 | 51 | 10% |
| Other | 26 | 26 | 100% |
17.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.95%
Male Poverty Rate
16.61%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brevard is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brevard is Multiple, with 10% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.2%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.65% |
| Some College | 20.52% |
| High School | 20.34% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.76% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 91.67% |
| Female Employed | 10.81% |
| Male Employed | 4.26% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,181 | $109,593 |
| Households | $44,356 | $74,487 |
| Married Families | $125,590 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,559 | $39,534 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.7%
Male Marriage Rate
41.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
722
Number of Veterans
579
Male Veterans
143
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 206 |
| World War II | 104 |
| First Gulf War | 101 |
| Second Gulf War | 95 |
| Korea | 19 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 261 |
| 55 to 64 | 168 |
| 65 to 74 | 158 |
| 35 to 54 | 124 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 663 | 11.59% |
| Black | 59 | 10% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.87%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.52%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.2%
Labor Force Participation
47.6%
Employment Rate
5.2%
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
42.78%
Born in Brevard
97.68%
Native Born
2.32%
Foreign Born
1.6%
Non Citizen
0.72%
Naturalized
97.68% of Brevard residents were born in the United States, with 42.78% having been born in North Carolina. 1.6% 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% |