Transylvania County, North Carolina Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Transylvania County, North Carolina
Transylvania County, North Carolina Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
33,691
Median Age
51.6
Male Median
50.1
Female Median
53.4
Transylvania County, North Carolina Population Growth

Transylvania County, North Carolina Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +4.0%%.
+4.0%% Growth
Transylvania County, North Carolina Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Transylvania County, North Carolina Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 51.6 | 33,691 |
| 2023 | 51.9 | 33,243 |
| 2022 | 52.4 | 33,131 |
| 2021 | 52.0 | 32,979 |
| 2020 | 51.9 | 34,039 |
| 2019 | 51.1 | 33,775 |
| 2018 | 50.7 | 33,513 |
| 2017 | 50.6 | 33,291 |
| 2016 | 50.4 | 33,062 |
| 2015 | 50.1 | 32,928 |
| 2014 | 49.9 | 32,943 |
| 2013 | 49.7 | 32,894 |
| 2012 | 49.4 | 32,825 |
| 2011 | 48.9 | 32,670 |
| 2010 | 48.4 | 32,404 |
Transylvania County, North Carolina Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.0% |
| 5–17 | 11.7% |
| 18–24 | 7.4% |
| 25–34 | 9.9% |
| 35–54 | 20.9% |
| 55–64 | 15.2% |
| 65+ | 30.9% |
Dependency Ratios for Transylvania County, North Carolina
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 87.3
- Youth Dependency:
- 29.3
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 57.9
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Transylvania County, North Carolina
The median age in Transylvania County, North Carolina is 51.6 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Transylvania County, North Carolina is 33,691.
In Transylvania County, North Carolina, seniors (ages 65+) make up 30.9% of the population, while children under 18 represent 11.7%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Transylvania County, North Carolina is aging.