In 2018, Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC had a population of 147k people with a median age of 48.1 and a median household income of $51,624. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC grew from 145,478 to 147,171, a 1.16% increase and its median household income grew from $49,169 to $51,624, a 4.99% increase.
The 5 largest ethnic groups in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.8%), White (Hispanic) (6.02%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.44%), Other (Hispanic) (2.16%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.48%). 8.94% of the people in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC speak a non-English language, and 96.1% are U.S. citizens.
The largest universities in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC are Blue Ridge Community College (628 degrees awarded in 2017) and Brevard College (164 degrees).
The median property value in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC is $205,400, and the homeownership rate is 73.5%. Most people in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 20.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC is 2 cars per household.
Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC borders Asheville City PUMA, NC, Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC, Haywood, Madison, Swain, Graham & Jackson (North) Counties PUMA, NC, Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC, Shelby City PUMA, NC, Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC, and Greer City (North & West) & Taylors (Central & East) PUMA, SC.