Bryson City, NC Demographics

A map of Bryson City's Population by Race

Bryson City, North Carolina has an estimated population of 1,902, a large increase from the 1,558 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.8% White, 15.1% Native American/Other, 7.6% Hispanic, 4.7% Multiracial, 1.8% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bryson City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bryson City has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Bryson City, that probability was 33.3% in 2020 and 46.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bryson City is ranked the 351st most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Bryson City was ranked the 364th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bryson City's White Population

1,347 residents of Bryson City, or 70.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bryson City is considerably higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Bryson City ranks 246th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bryson City's White population has grown by an estimated 6.6%. White residents' share of Bryson City's population has decreased from 81.1% to 70.8%.

Bryson City is more White than neighboring Whittier (0% White), Cherokee (9.9% White), Dillsboro (67.7% White), and Sylva (69.3% White). Bryson City is less White than neighboring Webster (77.9% White).

Bryson City's Black Population

34 residents of Bryson City, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bryson City is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Bryson City ranks 582nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bryson City's Black population has declined by an estimated 27.7%. Black residents' share of Bryson City's population has decreased from 3.0% to 1.8%.

Bryson City is more Black than neighboring Whittier (0% Black), and Webster (0% Black). Bryson City is less Black than neighboring Cherokee (1.9% Black), Dillsboro (7.2% Black), and Sylva (3.6% Black).

Bryson City's Asian Population

0 residents of Bryson City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bryson City is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Bryson City ranks 385th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bryson City's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Bryson City's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Bryson City is less Asian than neighboring Cherokee (4.8% Asian), and Sylva (0.8% Asian).

Bryson City's Hispanic Population

144 residents of Bryson City, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bryson City is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Bryson City ranks 446th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bryson City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 82.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Bryson City's population has increased from 5.1% to 7.6%.

Bryson City is more Hispanic than neighboring Whittier (0% Hispanic), and Cherokee (3.1% Hispanic). Bryson City is less Hispanic than neighboring Dillsboro (7.7% Hispanic), Sylva (16.6% Hispanic), and Webster (17.2% Hispanic).

Bryson City's Native American/Other Population

287 residents of Bryson City, or 15.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bryson City is considerably higher than in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Bryson City ranks 36th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bryson City's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 218.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bryson City's population has increased from 5.8% to 15.1%.

Bryson City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Whittier (0% Native American/Other), Dillsboro (5.1% Native American/Other), Sylva (6% Native American/Other), and Webster (1.5% Native American/Other). Bryson City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cherokee (72% Native American/Other).

Bryson City's Multiracial Population

90 residents of Bryson City, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bryson City is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Bryson City ranks 223rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bryson City's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 32.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Bryson City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.7%.

Bryson City is more Multiracial than neighboring Whittier (0% Multiracial), Sylva (3.8% Multiracial), and Webster (3.4% Multiracial). Bryson City is less Multiracial than neighboring Cherokee (8.4% Multiracial), and Dillsboro (12.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.