Brevard, North Carolina
Brevard: City in North Carolina, United States of America
About
Brevard is a city located in the county of Transylvania in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,609 and a population density of 552 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,899 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Brevard
| Population : | 7,899 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Transylvania County |
| Postal code : | 28712 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 828 |
| Area : | 13.77 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,231 feet / 680 meters |
| Capital city : | Brevard is capital of Transylvania County |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 05:39:34 (24th April 2024) |
| Density : | 573 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 3.67% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Brevard is located at 35°14'0"N 82°44'3"W (35.2334500, -82.7342900).
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- Official Website
Official website of Brevard
Demographics
The population of Brevard increased by 3.67% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 7,609 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,610 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,611 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,628 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,661 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,749 | 1.14% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,749 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,804 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,887 | 1.05% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,926 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,899 | -0.34% | estimation process |
People born in Brevard (14)
People born in Brevard, including politician Joseph Raleigh Bryson, physicist Boyce McDaniel, politician Charles H. Taylor, .
List
- Cliff Melton (American baseball player) he was born in 03/01/1912
- Henry Franklin Floyd (United States federal judge) he was born in 05/11/1947
- Jack Forsythe (American college football player, college football coach) he was born in 04/08/1882
- Lauren Myracle (American children's writer) she was born in 15/05/1969
- Moms Mabley (American comedian and actress) she was born in 19/03/1899
- Casey Hayes he was born in 16/06/1906
- James A. Hefner (African American academic, economist) he was born in 20/06/1941
- James Suttles (American filmmaker) he was born in 21/09/1980
- Korey Lovett (American tennis player) he was born in 27/04/1996
- Amy Steadman (American soccer player) she was born in 08/09/1984
- Perry Jeter (American football halfback (1931-2019)) he was born in 17/05/1931
Schools in Brevard
College & universities near Brevard, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198066 | Brevard College | Brevard (NC) | 28712 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Brevard, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRV | Greenville | 1120 West Washington Street | RAIL |
| CSN | Clemson | Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave. | RAIL |
| SPB | Spartanburg | 290 Magnolia St | RAIL |
| TCA | Toccoa | 47 North Alexander St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Brevard
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Brevard Post Office | Brevard (NC) | 28712 |
Other cities in Transylvania County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Transylvania County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Rosman | 624 | Human settlement in Transylvania County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Brevard distances to largest North Carolina cities
