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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Black Mountain

North Carolina · 7,511 residents · 6.711 sq mi
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Black Mountain has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,541. Population has grown 39% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $97,600. With a median age of 43.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,511
+39%since 1990
from 5,418 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,119 / sq mi
+39%since 1990
from 807 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.8
+9%since 1990
from 40.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Black Mountain
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,541
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,778 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,509
+59%since 1990
from $12,873 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.1%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$97,600
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $58,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$539
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $391 in 1990
US average: $602
70.2%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 67.4% in 1990
29.8% rent
2.7
+20%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(4,838)
Black8.1%(440)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(31)
Asian2.3%(123)
Diversity Score25.6%(1,386)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(6,787)
Black6.2%(468)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(61)
Asian0.9%(65)
Diversity Score18.8%(1,411)
19
−27%since 1990
from 26 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

29.4%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 26.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.0%
+8.2 ptssince 1990
from 74.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
10.4%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.5 min
−18%since 1990
from 15.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Black Mountain, North Carolina?

Black Mountain, North Carolina has about 7,511 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Black Mountain, North Carolina earns about $35,541 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Black Mountain, North Carolina expensive?

In Black Mountain, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $97,600, and the typical rent is about $539 a month.

How educated are people in Black Mountain, North Carolina?

About 29.4% of adults age 25 and over in Black Mountain, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 10.1% of people in Black Mountain, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Black Mountain, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Black Mountain, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,093 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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

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