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Montreat

North Carolina · 901 residents · 2.728 sq mi
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Montreat is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $190,750. Population has grown 43% since 2000. 84% 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 $455,000. At a median age of 22.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 237% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 22.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
84% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
901
+43%since 2000
from 630 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
330 / sq mi
+43%since 2000
from 231 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
22.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 22.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2874556227899571990201020202024Montreat
2024630
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$190,750
+178%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,483
−37%since 2000
from $16,699 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
89.5%
+61.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−11.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$455,000
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $225,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.3%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
18.7% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−52%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(740)
Black8.3%(75)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(67)
Asian0.7%(6)
Other7.2%(65)
Diversity Score47.6%(429)
Diversity Score
48
+532%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
83.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
32.4%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 40.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.9 min
+4%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
29.5%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 46.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.0%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
43.1%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
8.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−86.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montreat, North Carolina?

Montreat, North Carolina has about 901 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Montreat, North Carolina earns about $190,750 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 $455,000.

How educated are people in Montreat, North Carolina?

About 83.8% 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 0.0% 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 182 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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