Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Brevard, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,897

Median Agei

50.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

80.7%6,376

Black

10.3%813

Two or More

4%317

Hispanic/Latino

3.8%303

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%35

Other

0.4%29

Asian

0.3%24

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.3%196

High School Diploma

16.7%995

Some College (<1 yr)

7%414

Some College (1+ yr)

16.3%970

Associate's Degree

8%477

Bachelor's Degree

28.4%1,688

Master's Degree

12.4%739

Professional Degree

1.8%109

Doctorate

0.9%53

HS or Higher

94.9%

BA or Higher

43.5%

Graduate+

15.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$450,000

Median Renti

$979

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

50.9%1,910

Renter-Occupied

49.1%1,842

Total Units

4,329

Homeownership

50.9%

Vacancy Rate

13.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.5%10

$50K–$100K

1.5%29

$100K–$150K

0.6%12

$150K–$200K

5.2%99

$200K–$300K

20%382

$300K–$500K

32.1%613

$500K–$1M

36.5%697

$1M+

3.6%68

Rent Distribution

Under $500

401

$500–$750

288

$750–$1,000

182

$1,000–$1,250

220

$1,250–$1,500

176

$1,500–$2,000

172

$2,000+

283

Year Built

2020 or later

2.7%119

2010–2019

5%216

2000–2009

8.7%376

1990–1999

12.8%555

1980–1989

15.3%662

1970–1979

8.8%382

1960–1969

16.1%695

1950–1959

12.5%539

1940–1949

8.2%353

1939 or earlier

10%432

Heating Fuel

Electricity

57.1%2,143

Utility Gas

40.1%1,503

Fuel Oil

1.8%69

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%23

No Fuel

0.4%14

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$54,103

Mean Household Incomei

$74,066

Per Capita Incomei

$36,722

Poverty Ratei

13.5%

Unemploymenti

3.6%

Labor Forcei

3,059

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5%188

$10K–$15K

8.8%331

$15K–$20K

7%264

$20K–$25K

2%76

$25K–$30K

4.1%152

$30K–$35K

7.6%284

$35K–$40K

7.5%282

$40K–$45K

4.3%163

$45K–$50K

2.5%94

$50K–$60K

9.4%351

$60K–$75K

7.2%269

$75K–$100K

12.5%468

$100K–$125K

3.4%129

$125K–$150K

5.9%220

$150K–$200K

7.9%296

$200K+

4.9%185

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

258

Residentsi

453

Avg. Tenant Renti

$453/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

15 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing163 homes99% occupied$486/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers86 homes93% occupied$391/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 88 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $54,103/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

60.3%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

20.6%

Low income$27K–$43K/yr

15.2%

Moderate / aboveOver $43K/yr

3.9%

Who Receives This Housing

76.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

28.7% of subsidized households are minority

28% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

28.1% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2022.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

United Kingdom

Mexico

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,865

Avg. Commutei

15.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,950

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

488(7.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.2%Insured

8.8%Uninsured