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Beech Mountain

North Carolina · 675 residents · 6.481 sq mi
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Beech Mountain is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $72,917. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 365 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $283,900. With a median age of 57.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 29% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
675
+118%since 2000
from 310 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
104 / sq mi
+118%since 2000
from 48 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.7
+14%since 2000
from 50.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2424456498521K2000201020202024Beech Mountain
2024987
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,917
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,259
+69%since 2000
from $26,799 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services19.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration9.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$283,900
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,208
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $550 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
16.4% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+53%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(606)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(30)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other2.2%(15)
Diversity Score18.3%(124)
Diversity Score
18
+645%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 35.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 96.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+90%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 49.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.9%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−90.3 ptssince 2013
from 94.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beech Mountain, North Carolina?

Beech Mountain, North Carolina has about 675 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Beech Mountain, North Carolina earns about $72,917 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 $283,900, and the typical rent is about $1,208 a month.

How educated are people in Beech Mountain, North Carolina?

About 44.8% 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 7.6% 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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