Transylvania County, North Carolina Race & Ethnicity Demographics (2024)

Racial distribution and diversity statistics for Transylvania County, North Carolina

Transylvania County, North Carolina Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

33,691

Diversity Score

22.8

Diversity Tier

Moderate-Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
87.6%%

Transylvania County, North Carolina Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Transylvania County, North Carolina Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)29,51687.6%
Hispanic or Latino1,7535.2%
Black / African American1,2013.6%
Two or More Races7902.3%
Asian2290.7%
Other Race1420.4%
Native American600.2%
Pacific Islander00.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Transylvania County, North Carolina

The largest racial or ethnic group in Transylvania County, North Carolina is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 87.6% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Transylvania County, North Carolina has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 22.8/100, which is considered a Moderate-Low level of diversity.
Back to Overview