Bryson City
Town in Swain County, North Carolina
Bryson City is a town in Swain County, North Carolina, with 1,558 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,752 ft (534 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Whittier, 5.2 miles E.
- 1,558residents (2020 Census)
- 1,752 ftelevation · 534 m
- 2.2 sq miland area · 5.6 km²
- 717 / sq mipopulation density
- 28713ZIP code
About Bryson City
Bryson City (Cherokee: ᏣᎵᏍᏙᏂ, romanized: Tsahlsdoni) is a town in Swain County, North Carolina, United States, and its county seat. The population was 1,558 as of the 2020 census. Located in what was historically the land of the Cherokee, Bryson City was founded as Charleston to serve as the county seat of Swain County when it was formed from parts of surrounding counties. It grew into an important local rail hub. Today the city serves as a popular tourist destination, lying just to the west of the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, for outdoor activities in the Nantahala National Forest, and along the Nantahala River and Fontana Lake, and serves as the home of the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, a heritage railroad that provides tours of the Nantahala valley. The popular Nantahala Outdoor Center provides guide services for many of the outdoor activities in the area.
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Living in Bryson City
- Median household income
- $44,167
- Median home value
- $243,400
- Median rent
- $783/mo
- Median age
- 35
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Bryson City had 1,558 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,558 |
|---|---|
| Density | 717 per sq mi (277 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bryson City at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Swain County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,558 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.17 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,752 ft (534 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.4265° N, 83.4460° W |
| ZIP code | 28713 |
| Official website | brysoncitync.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3708480 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bryson City
- Whittier5.2 mi E
- Cherokee9.1 mi NE
- Dillsboro11.6 mi E
- Sylva13.3 mi E
- Webster13.9 mi E
- Forest Hills16.8 mi SE
- Cullowhee16.9 mi SE
- Franklin17.5 mi S
- Gatlinburg, TN20.8 mi N
- Fontana Dam21.4 mi W
- Robbinsville21.7 mi W
- Maggie Valley22.7 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Bryson City
What county is Bryson City in?
Bryson City is in Swain County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Bryson City, NC?
1,558 people lived in Bryson City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bryson City, NC?
The ZIP code of Bryson City is 28713.
What is the elevation of Bryson City?
1,752 feet (534 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bryson City?
Whittier (5.2 mi), Cherokee (9.1 mi), Dillsboro (11.6 mi), Sylva (13.3 mi), Webster (13.9 mi).
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