Bryson City, NC Profile
Bryson City, NC, population 1,361, is located
in North Carolina's Swain county,
about 45.3 miles from Knoxville and 101.8 miles from Athens.
Through the 90's Bryson City's population has grown by about 23%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of this decade the population of Bryson City has declined by about 4%.
Bryson City's property crime levels tend to be about the same as
North Carolina's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Bryson City tend to be higher than North Carolina's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 44% |
| Females | 56% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 91% |
| African American | 2% |
| Native American | 5% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 2% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 45.80 |
| Males | 41.40 |
| Females | 50.20 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.00% | | Under 20: | 11.00% |
| 20 to 40 | 12.00% | | 20 to 40: | 10.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 12.00% | | 40 to 60: | 14.00% |
| Over 60 | 10.00% | | Over 60: | 21.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 1,411 | N/A |
| 2001 | 1,390 | -1.49% |
| 2002 | 1,395 | 0.36% |
| 2003 | 1,381 | -1.00% |
| 2004 | 1,365 | -1.16% |
| 2005 | 1,361 | -0.29% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $23,232 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 348 |
| 2002 | 549 |
| 2003 | 846 |
| 2004 | 1,061 |
| 2005 | 2,420 |
| 2006 | 1,873 |
| 2007 | 1,158 |
| 2008 | N/A |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Murder, Man-Slaughter |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
- |
| Forcible Rape |
1 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
- |
| Robbery |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
- |
| Aggravated Assault |
4 |
6 |
11 |
14 |
32 |
23 |
15 |
- |
Property Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 3,206 |
| 2002 | 2,606 |
| 2003 | 4,581 |
| 2004 | 4,455 |
| 2005 | 6,619 |
| 2006 | 9,078 |
| 2007 | 7,381 |
| 2008 | N/A |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Burglary |
13 |
15 |
14 |
9 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
- |
| Larceny, Theft |
31 |
20 |
46 |
52 |
88 |
116 |
100 |
- |
| Motor Vehicle Theft |
2 |
3 |
5 |
2 |
5 |
9 |
2 |
- |
| Arson |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1
|
- |
Location
| Elevation | 1,736 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 2.1 Square Miles |
| Water Area | 0.1 Square Miles |
