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Mars Hill

North Carolina · 1,869 residents · 2.103 sq mi
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Mars Hill has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,300. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $172,600. At a median age of 22.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 31.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 22.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,869
+6%since 2000
from 1,764 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
889 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 839 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
22.9
+1%since 2000
from 22.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Mars Hill
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,300
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,917 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,429
Unchangedsince 2000
from $13,366 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.5%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,600
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$509
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $443 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.6%
−24.2 ptssince 2000
from 58.8% in 2000
38.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.9
+54%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(1,601)
Black5.9%(104)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(24)
Asian0.9%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.2%(338)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(1,580)
Black8.7%(163)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(64)
Asian1%(18)
Other0.8%(15)
Diversity Score31.7%(592)
Diversity Score
32
+65%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.0%
−13.9 ptssince 2000
from 38.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
63.5%
−24.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.7%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+24%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
56.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
11.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
18.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
30.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.4%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.7%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mars Hill, North Carolina?

Mars Hill, North Carolina has about 1,869 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mars Hill, North Carolina?

The typical household in Mars Hill, North Carolina earns about $35,300 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mars Hill, North Carolina expensive?

In Mars Hill, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $172,600, and the typical rent is about $509 a month.

How educated are people in Mars Hill, North Carolina?

About 25.0% of adults age 25 and over in Mars Hill, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mars Hill, North Carolina?

About 31.5% of people in Mars Hill, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mars Hill, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Mars Hill, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 258 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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