Bryson City is a town located in Swain County North Carolina. Bryson City has a 2024 population of 1,495. Bryson City is currently declining at a rate of -0.99% annually and its population has decreased by -3.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,555 in 2020.
The average household income in Bryson City is $59,139 with a poverty rate of 21.54%. The median age in Bryson City is 40.2 years: 31.7 years for males, and 48.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bryson City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,240 | 73.99% |
| Native American | 287 | 17.12% |
| Two or more races | 99 | 5.91% |
| Black or African American | 33 | 1.97% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.6% |
| Other race | 7 | 0.42% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 716 | 2.1 | 48.6 | 51.4 |
| Non Family | 319 | 1.09 | 40.4 | 59.6 |
| Married | 232 | 2.74 | 79.7 | 20.3 |
| Female | 113 | 3.55 | 23 | 77 |
| Male | 52 | 2.27 | 15.4 | 84.6 |
2.64
Average Family Size
2.1
Average Household Size
48.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 176 | 14.4% |
| Associates Degree | 75 | 6.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 262 | 21.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 110 | 9% |
| High School Graduate | 361 | 29.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51 | 4.17% |
| Some College | 187 | 15.3% |
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 | 1,000 | 818 | 297 |
| Native American | 110 | 65 | 13 |
| Hispanic | 52 | 52 | 45 |
| 2+ Races | 35 | 35 | 17 |
| Black | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| Other Race | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 86.54%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,615 | $77,434 | $52,788 |
| Graduate Degree | $46,985 | $46,944 | $47,000 |
| High School Graduate | $27,171 | $25,658 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,688 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,222 | $31,466 | $46,200 |
| Some College | $22,365 | $23,750 | $22,300 |
$37,222
Average Earnings
$31,466
Average Male
$46,200
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.44% of Bryson City residents speak only English, while 2.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.81% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,046 | 179 | 17.11% |
| Native | 213 | 121 | 56.81% |
| Multiple | 99 | 13 | 13.13% |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 100% |
21.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.59%
Male Poverty Rate
21.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bryson City is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bryson City is Multiple, with 13.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.01%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.09%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 69.49% |
| Some College | 14.4% |
| High School | 9.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.87% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 6.61% |
| Male Employed | 4.88% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,208 | $81,579 |
| Households | $43,387 | $59,139 |
| Married Families | $96,277 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,780 | $27,787 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.2%
Male Marriage Rate
34.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
43
Number of Veterans
43
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 21 |
| Second Gulf War | 12 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 17 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
| 75+ | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31 | 2.79% |
| Native American | 7 | 4.93% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 10.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55%
Labor Force Participation
54.4%
Employment Rate
1.2%
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
63.07%
Born in Bryson City
99.11%
Native Born
0.89%
Foreign Born
0.72%
Non Citizen
0.18%
Naturalized
99.11% of Bryson City residents were born in the United States, with 63.07% having been born in North Carolina. 0.72% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,420 | -15 | -1.05% |
| 2028 | 1,435 | -15 | -1.03% |
| 2027 | 1,450 | -15 | -1.02% |
| 2026 | 1,465 | -15 | -1.01% |
| 2025 | 1,480 | -15 | -1% |
| 2024 | 1,495 | -15 | -0.99% |
| 2023 | 1,510 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2022 | 1,512 | -30 | -1.95% |
| 2021 | 1,542 | -13 | -0.84% |
| 2020 | 1,555 | 98 | 6.73% |
| 2019 | 1,457 | 8 | 0.55% |
| 2018 | 1,449 | -2 | -0.14% |
| 2017 | 1,451 | 7 | 0.48% |
| 2016 | 1,444 | -17 | -1.16% |
| 2015 | 1,461 | 14 | 0.97% |
| 2014 | 1,447 | 32 | 2.26% |
| 2013 | 1,415 | -15 | -1.05% |
| 2012 | 1,430 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 2011 | 1,429 | 2 | 0.14% |
| 2010 | 1,427 | 0 | 0% |