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Mount Olive

North Carolina · 4,198 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 $38,553. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $98,200. The poverty rate of 23.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
4,198
−8%since 2000
from 4,567 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,533 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,668 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+5%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Mount Olive
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,553
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,984 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,045
+147%since 2000
from $12,184 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade32%
US avg: 10%
Information18.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,200
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$731
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $385 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.1%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 59.0% in 2000
50.9% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−10%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic41.8%(1,907)
Black54%(2,465)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(145)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.5%(2,992)
2020
White, non-Hispanic34.8%(1,463)
Black49.1%(2,060)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(535)
Asian0.3%(14)
Other7.6%(318)
Diversity Score81.1%(3,404)
Diversity Score
81
+24%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.1%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+33%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 14.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 56.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.4%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
53.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
14.8%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.0%
−63.4 ptssince 2013
from 79.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mount Olive, North Carolina?

Mount Olive, North Carolina has about 4,198 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mount Olive, North Carolina earns about $38,553 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 $98,200, and the typical rent is about $731 a month.

How educated are people in Mount Olive, North Carolina?

About 18.8% 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 23.6% 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 384 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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