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Mars Hill

North Carolina · 2,007 residents · 2.103 sq mi
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Mars Hill has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 47% 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 $242,000. At a median age of 26.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 47% 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
Younger
median age 26.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,007
+14%since 2000
from 1,764 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
954 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 839 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
26.1
+15%since 2000
from 22.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Mars Hill
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,000
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,598
+54%since 2000
from $13,366 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.0%
+22.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$242,000
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$939
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $443 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 58.8% in 2000
33.5% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+36%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(1,615)
Black6.9%(139)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(126)
Asian1.1%(23)
Other1.5%(30)
Diversity Score36.6%(734)
Diversity Score
37
+91%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 38.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+71%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.3%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 50.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.8%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.4%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
42.6%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.3%
−77.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mars Hill, North Carolina?

Mars Hill, North Carolina has about 2,007 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mars Hill, North Carolina earns about $56,000 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 $242,000, and the typical rent is about $939 a month.

How educated are people in Mars Hill, North Carolina?

About 46.7% 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 18.2% 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 396 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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

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