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The Town of Bryson City had a population of 1,902 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Bryson City is located at latitude 35.4309 and longitude -83.4474 in Swain County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Bryson City encompass a land area of 2.18 sq. miles and a water area of 0.11 sq. miles. Swain County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Town of Bryson City has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of Bryson City is located within Township of Charleston, a minor civil division (MCD) of Swain County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,902 (100%) |
| Population Density | 865 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 45 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $44,167 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,132 |
| Median Home Value | $243,400 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,013 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 345 (34.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 461 (45.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 207 (20.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 806 |
| Average Household Size | 2.14 |
| Family Households | 482 (59.8%) |
The table below compares Bryson City to the other 776 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in North Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 351 | 55th |
| Population Density | # 298 | 62nd |
| Median Household Income | # 611 | 21st |
| Per Capita Income | # 560 | 28th |
| Diversity Index | # 362 | 53rd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
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