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Mills River

North Carolina · 7,078 residents · 22.378 sq mi
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Mills River has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,223. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $285,600. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,078
−2%since 2019
from 7,251 in 2019
2009 – 2025
Population density
316 / sq mi
−2%since 2019
from 324 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
46.9
+3%since 2019
from 45.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K200920202024Mills River
20247K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,223
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $66,667 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,592
+3%since 2019
from $34,416 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 43.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 7.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$285,600
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $257,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,046
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $956 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2019
from 80.6% in 2019
15.8% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+12%since 2019
from 3.9 in 2019
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic89%(6,454)
Black3.6%(261)
Hispanic / Latino2%(146)
Asian1.4%(103)
Other4%(287)
Diversity Score25.5%(1,852)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(6,202)
Black1.4%(101)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(404)
Asian0.9%(62)
Other4.4%(310)
Diversity Score28.4%(2,009)
Diversity Score
28
+11%since 2019
from 26 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 39.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 93.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 14.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+3%since 2019
from 21.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 78.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 4.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 61.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 45.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 51.8% in 2019
Female
47.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 48.2% in 2019
Foreign born
6.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 6.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 7.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mills River, North Carolina?

Mills River, North Carolina has about 7,078 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mills River, North Carolina earns about $66,223 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 $285,600, and the typical rent is about $1,046 a month.

How educated are people in Mills River, North Carolina?

About 39.6% 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 6.9% of people in Mills River, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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