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Mountain Home

North Carolina · 3,622 residents · 3.771 sq mi
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Mountain Home is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,250. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 67% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $264,900. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 32% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 98%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,622
+67%since 2000
from 2,169 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
960 / sq mi
+67%since 2000
from 575 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.3
+7%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K4K4K1990201020202024Mountain Home
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,250
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,042 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,197
+24%since 2000
from $22,829 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$264,900
+98%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,120
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $473 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.4%
−37.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
27.7% rent
Vacancy rate
13.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.2%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+70%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(2,018)
Black1.2%(25)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(69)
Asian0.8%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.6%(274)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(3,047)
Black3%(109)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(310)
Asian1.4%(52)
Other2%(74)
Diversity Score33.9%(1,228)
Diversity Score
34
+168%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+47%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
3.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.9%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
56.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.3%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mountain Home, North Carolina?

Mountain Home, North Carolina has about 3,622 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mountain Home, North Carolina?

The typical household in Mountain Home, North Carolina earns about $60,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mountain Home, North Carolina expensive?

In Mountain Home, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $264,900, and the typical rent is about $1,120 a month.

How educated are people in Mountain Home, North Carolina?

About 32.4% of adults age 25 and over in Mountain Home, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mountain Home, North Carolina?

About 8.6% of people in Mountain Home, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mountain Home, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Mountain Home, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,798 residents, a change of about 99 percent over that period.

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

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