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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Mount Olive

North Carolina · 4,567 residents · 2.738 sq mi
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Mount Olive has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,984. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $67,800. The poverty rate of 22.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,567
Unchangedsince 1990
from 4,582 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,668 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1,673 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.5
+9%since 1990
from 34.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Mount Olive
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,984
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,196 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,184
+39%since 1990
from $8,796 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.8%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 23.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$67,800
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$385
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $270 in 1990
US average: $602
59.0%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 56.7% in 1990
41.0% rent
2.8
+8%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic47.4%(2,171)
Black52.3%(2,398)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score63.3%(2,902)
2000
White, non-Hispanic41.8%(1,907)
Black54%(2,465)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(145)
Asian0.1%(6)
Diversity Score65.5%(2,992)
66
+3%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.2%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 13.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.2%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 63.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.0%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.3 min
Unchangedsince 1990
from 16.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mount Olive, North Carolina?

Mount Olive, North Carolina has about 4,567 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Mount Olive, North Carolina earns about $23,984 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mount Olive, North Carolina expensive?

In Mount Olive, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $67,800, and the typical rent is about $385 a month.

How educated are people in Mount Olive, North Carolina?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in Mount Olive, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 22.8% of people in Mount Olive, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mount Olive, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Mount Olive, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 15 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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