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Black Mountain

North Carolina · 7,848 residents · 6.711 sq mi
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Black Mountain has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,659. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $183,400. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,848
+4%since 2000
from 7,511 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,169 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,119 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.7
+9%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Black Mountain
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,659
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,541 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,400
+24%since 2000
from $20,509 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$183,400
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$755
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $539 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.5%
−31.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
36.0% rent
Vacancy rate
13.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.0
+82%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(6,787)
Black6.2%(468)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(61)
Asian0.9%(65)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.8%(1,411)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(6,964)
Black5.9%(466)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(193)
Asian0.6%(47)
Other2%(156)
Diversity Score25.4%(1,997)
Diversity Score
25
+35%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 29.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+49%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.8%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.6%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Black Mountain, North Carolina?

Black Mountain, North Carolina has about 7,848 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Black Mountain, North Carolina earns about $36,659 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 $183,400, and the typical rent is about $755 a month.

How educated are people in Black Mountain, North Carolina?

About 35.1% 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 10.9% 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 2,430 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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

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