In 2020, Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC had a population of 150k people with a median age of 48.4 and a median household income of $56,992. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC grew from 148,717 to 150,384, a 1.12% increase and its median household income grew from $54,735 to $56,992, a 4.12% increase.
The 5 largest ethnic groups in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.6%), White (Hispanic) (6.19%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.49%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.54%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.34%).
8.52% of the households in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.
96.8% of the residents in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.
The largest universities in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC are Blue Ridge Community College (601 degrees awarded in 2021) and Brevard College (139 degrees).
In 2020, the median property value in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC was $231,900, and the homeownership rate was 74.5%.
Most people in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC was 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.