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Black Mountain

North Carolina · 8,426 residents · 6.711 sq mi
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Black Mountain has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,975. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $235,500. With a median age of 51.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,426
+12%since 2000
from 7,511 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,256 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 1,119 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.6
+18%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Black Mountain
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,975
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,541 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,213
+77%since 2000
from $20,509 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.4%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$235,500
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,228
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $539 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
36.9% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+53%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(7,193)
Black4%(337)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(373)
Asian0.8%(65)
Other0.9%(79)
Diversity Score24.6%(2,075)
Diversity Score
25
+31%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.1%
+27.8 ptssince 2000
from 29.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.7%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+47%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.1%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.5%
−16.7 ptssince 2011
from 61.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.3%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
60.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−72.6 ptssince 2013
from 78.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Black Mountain, North Carolina?

Black Mountain, North Carolina has about 8,426 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Black Mountain, North Carolina earns about $55,975 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 $235,500, and the typical rent is about $1,228 a month.

How educated are people in Black Mountain, North Carolina?

About 57.1% 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 3.9% 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 3,008 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

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