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Mountain Home

North Carolina · 3,490 residents · 3.771 sq mi
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Mountain Home has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,667. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 61% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $207,800. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,490
+61%since 2000
from 2,169 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
925 / sq mi
+61%since 2000
from 575 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.2
+11%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K4K4K1990201020202024Mountain Home
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,667
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,042 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,751
+4%since 2000
from $22,829 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 10%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$207,800
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$931
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $473 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.1%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
27.9% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+76%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(2,798)
Black1.9%(65)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(448)
Asian1.1%(37)
Other2.6%(90)
Diversity Score39.9%(1,394)
Diversity Score
40
+216%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+31%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 1.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.9%
+12.1 ptssince 2011
from 55.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.6%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
15.4%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
26.8%
−61.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mountain Home, North Carolina?

Mountain Home, North Carolina has about 3,490 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mountain Home, North Carolina earns about $45,667 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 $207,800, and the typical rent is about $931 a month.

How educated are people in Mountain Home, North Carolina?

About 23.8% 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 12.6% 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 1,666 residents, a change of about 91 percent over that period.

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