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Beech Mountain

North Carolina · 659 residents (2025 est.) · 6.481 sq mi
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Beech Mountain is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $90,855. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 677 residents. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $443,500. With a median age of 61.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 102%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
987
+218%since 2000
from 310 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
152 / sq mi
+218%since 2000
from 48 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
61.7
+21%since 2000
from 50.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:659 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
2424456498521K2000201020202024Beech Mountain
2024987
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,855
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$82,320
+207%since 2000
from $26,799 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.0%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.553
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.551 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services20.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Information3.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$443,500
+102%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,137
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $550 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
10.7% rent
Vacancy rate
78.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
10.9%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
+92%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
26
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(299)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(8)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93%(918)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(23)
Asian1.4%(14)
Other3%(30)
Diversity Score16.7%(164)
Diversity Score
17
+577%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.4%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 35.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 96.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+95%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.0%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
30.2%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 49.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.9%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2012
from 10.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.2%
−84.0 ptssince 2013
from 94.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2017
from 93.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 97.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beech Mountain, North Carolina?

Beech Mountain, North Carolina has about 987 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Beech Mountain, North Carolina?

The typical household in Beech Mountain, North Carolina earns about $90,855 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beech Mountain, North Carolina expensive?

In Beech Mountain, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $443,500, and the typical rent is about $1,137 a month.

How educated are people in Beech Mountain, North Carolina?

About 53.4% of adults age 25 and over in Beech Mountain, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beech Mountain, North Carolina?

About 6.4% of people in Beech Mountain, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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