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Mills River

North Carolina · 6,802 residents · 22.378 sq mi
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Mills River has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,778. Population has held roughly steady since 2009. Median home value is $198,100. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,802
+10%since 2009
from 6,175 in 2009
2009 – 2025
Population density
304 / sq mi
+10%since 2009
from 276 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
45.7
+4%since 2009
from 43.8 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
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20247K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,778
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $55,575 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,645
+2%since 2009
from $26,133 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$198,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $189,100 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$783
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $745 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.7%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
16.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+8%since 2009
from 3.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(5,724)
Black0.3%(20)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(327)
Asian0.7%(43)
Other1%(61)
Diversity Score17.2%(1,063)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(6,287)
Black1.7%(115)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(265)
Asian0.7%(47)
Other0.7%(46)
Diversity Score16.6%(1,132)
Diversity Score
17
−3%since 2009
from 17 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 91.9% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% 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
3.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.0%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
8.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.1%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mills River, North Carolina?

Mills River, North Carolina has about 6,802 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mills River, North Carolina?

The typical household in Mills River, North Carolina earns about $53,778 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mills River, North Carolina expensive?

In Mills River, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $198,100, and the typical rent is about $783 a month.

How educated are people in Mills River, North Carolina?

About 27.4% of adults age 25 and over in Mills River, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mills River, North Carolina?

About 7.4% of people in Mills River, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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