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Mount Gilead

North Carolina · 1,171 residents · 3.49 sq mi
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Mount Gilead has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,888. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 218 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $120,200. The poverty rate of 24.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
1,171
−16%since 2000
from 1,389 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
336 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 398 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
+13%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Mount Gilead
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,888
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,357
+13%since 2000
from $16,236 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade37.1%
US avg: 10%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,200
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$842
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $473 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
32.7% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+79%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46%(639)
Black50%(695)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(8)
Asian2.2%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.7%(913)
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.7%(570)
Black43.2%(506)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(17)
Asian2.1%(25)
Other0.3%(4)
Diversity Score67.2%(787)
Diversity Score
67
+2%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+19%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.7%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 94.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.2%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 18.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 45.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.1%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
55.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.0%
−79.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mount Gilead, North Carolina?

Mount Gilead, North Carolina has about 1,171 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mount Gilead, North Carolina?

The typical household in Mount Gilead, North Carolina earns about $30,888 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mount Gilead, North Carolina expensive?

In Mount Gilead, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $120,200, and the typical rent is about $842 a month.

How educated are people in Mount Gilead, North Carolina?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in Mount Gilead, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mount Gilead, North Carolina?

About 24.1% of people in Mount Gilead, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mount Gilead, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Mount Gilead, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 165 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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