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Beech Mountain

North Carolina · 310 residents · 6.481 sq mi
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Beech Mountain is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,500. Population has fallen 52% since 2009, a loss of 339 residents. 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $120,500. With a median age of 50.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 50.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

310
−52%vs 2009
vs 649 in 2009
2000 – 2025
48 / sq mi
−52%vs 2009
vs 100 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
50.8
−12%vs 2009
vs 58.0 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
2424456498521K2000201020202024Beech Mountain
2024987
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,500
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $60,625 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
$26,799
−42%vs 2009
vs $45,950 in 2009
US average: $21,522
8.5%
−2.5 ptsvs 2009
vs 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$120,500
−52%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $309,800 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
$550
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $1,040 in 2009
US average: $602
84.8%
+6.3 ptsvs 2009
vs 78.5% in 2009
15.2% rent
2.5
−50%vs 2009
vs 5.1 in 2009
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(635)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score5.3%(34)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(299)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.5%(8)
2
−54%vs 2009
vs 5 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

35.6%
−19.9 ptsvs 2009
vs 55.5% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
96.9%
−2.7 ptsvs 2009
vs 99.6% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
16.3%
−6.6 ptsvs 2009
vs 22.8% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.9 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Beech Mountain, North Carolina?

Beech Mountain, North Carolina has about 310 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Beech Mountain, North Carolina earns about $47,500 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 $120,500, and the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Beech Mountain, North Carolina?

About 35.6% 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 8.5% of people in Beech Mountain, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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