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Who Lives Here

Brevard Demographics

Education

High School

21%

Associate's

21%

Bachelor's

13%

Master's

8%

Doctorate

37%

Family Size

2 people

71%

3 people

14%

4 people

8%

5 people

7%

6+ people

0%

Household Income

0-50k

58%

50-100k

26%

100-150k

10%

150-200k

2%

200k+

4%

Age

0-10

8%

10-20

12%

20-45

26%

45-65

25%

65+

29%

Getting Around Brevard

Brevard Transportation

Commute Time

0-15 Mins

57%

15-30 Mins

18%

30-40 Mins

14%

40-60 Mins

8%

60+ Mins

3%

Transportation Scores

Percentage: 3232

Walk Score®

Percentage: 4242

Bike Score®

Brevard Education

Schools

Top Schools in Brevard

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Living in Brevard, NC

The small town of Brevard, North Carolina is home to just over 7,000 residents. Retirees account for a greater percentage of the population (28%) here than nationally (14%). Overall, the town's residents, with an average age of just over 45, skew older than most cities in North Carolina. Renters tend to be in the minority in the area, and 62% of residents own their homes. Renters in the town benefit from a relatively low average rent of $702/month, which is $230 a month less than the state average.

Compared to the national average (7%), Brevard has a high concentration of residents over the age of 25 who have advanced degrees, as 10% have earned a Master's or a Doctoral degree. Additionally, 14% have a Bachelor's degree. Seven percent of the population in Brevard works in entertainment, making it the most common industry. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many of the town's workers are in sales, making it the top profession in the town. With an average annual income of around $51,000, Brevard workers take home around $17,000 less than the average North Carolina resident. Brevard's average income also trails the national average ($73,345).

Brevard residents have an average commute of about 20 minutes, quicker than the state average of about 25 minutes. Many residents (31%) drive their car to work, while public transit isn't used. Walking (2%) isn't a common method of commuting to work, though the number does exceed the national average.