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Montreat

North Carolina · 723 residents · 2.728 sq mi
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Montreat has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,833. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 80% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $413,800. At a median age of 24.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 24.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
80% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
723
+15%since 2000
from 630 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
265 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 231 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
24.2
+6%since 2000
from 22.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2874556227899571990201020202024Montreat
2024630
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,833
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,005
+8%since 2000
from $16,699 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Arts, entertainment, food8.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Information1.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade1.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$413,800
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $225,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$947
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $542 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.8%
−37.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
19.4% rent
Vacancy rate
67.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.5%
+29.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.1
+65%since 2000
from 4.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(598)
Black1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(9)
Asian0.6%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.5%(47)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(654)
Black5%(36)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(20)
Asian0.7%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20%(145)
Diversity Score
20
+165%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
80.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
99.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
42.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 40.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+95%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
55.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
31.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% 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
1.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.4%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
58.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.4%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montreat, North Carolina?

Montreat, North Carolina has about 723 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montreat, North Carolina?

The typical household in Montreat, North Carolina earns about $50,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montreat, North Carolina expensive?

In Montreat, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $413,800, and the typical rent is about $947 a month.

How educated are people in Montreat, North Carolina?

About 80.0% of adults age 25 and over in Montreat, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montreat, North Carolina?

About 6.6% of people in Montreat, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montreat, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Montreat, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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