Demographics & People — Brevard, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 7,795 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~8,100 |
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| Median Age | 50.3 |
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| Total Households | 3,668 |
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| Family Households | 1,830 |
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| Average Household Size | 1.89 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2638 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,387 |
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| Black or African American | 795 |
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| Asian | 16 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 312 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| American | 2,200 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,651 |
| English | 1,291 |
| Other groups | 1,153 |
| German | 849 |
| Irish | 565 |
| Scottish | 339 |
| Italian | 328 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 133 |
| French (except Basque) | 125 |
Language
| English Only | 7,408 |
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| Spanish | 51 |
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| Population 5+ | 7,552 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 768 |
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| Population 18+ | 6,741 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 15.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 13.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Brevard, North Carolina.
