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Transylvania, NC County is a thriving community in North Carolina with a population of 32,979 and a population density of 91 people per square mile. The area is attractive to locals and visitors alike for its mild climate, lush landscape and ample outdoor activities. Popular businesses in the area include Oskar Blues Brewery, O’Henry’s Coffeeshop & Pub, True Vineyards Winery, Red Wolf Gallery, and Papa’s Pizza Place. Year-round outdoor activities like fishing on Lake Jocassee or hiking in the Pisgah National Forest provide plenty of entertainment options for all ages. For those interested in sports activities, Transylvania also has a variety of local teams including ice hockey through the Brevard Amateur Hockey Association and baseball at the Brevard College Buccaneers. Additionally, there are numerous organizations like The Friends of DuPont State Recreational Forest or community groups like Marche & Brew Meetup to get involved with if you want to become an active part of this vibrant county.

The population in Transylvania County is 32,979. There are 87 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Transylvania County is 52, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Transylvania County is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Transylvania County
- 57.2% are married
- 10.1% are divorced
- 20.7% are married with children
- 10.1% have children, but are single
Race in Transylvania County

- 89.4% are White
- 4.0% are Black
- 0.6% are Asian
- 0.4% are Native American
- 0.9% claim Other
- 3.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

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