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Brevard, North Carolina, in Transylvania county, is 27 miles S of Asheville, North Carolina (center to center) and 106 miles W of Charlotte, North Carolina. The city contains a population of approximately 6,789.
In Brevard, about 45% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Brevard, which is home to many people who live alone.
The city has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. Brevard boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.
In 2000, Brevard had a median family income of $44,489.
Political donors in Brevard favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $6,000. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.
Brevard has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 66% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.
In Brevard, 90% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Brevard -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The city can boast better commuting than most places.
Comparing Brevard to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):
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| Senior Citizens | | |
| Female Share of the Population | | |
| Age of the Population | |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women |  | |
| Racial Diversity |  |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men | | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  |  |
| Male Share of the Population | | |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
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| College Educated Adults | |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better |  | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Brevard colleges • Brevard travel.
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