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Mountain View

North Carolina · 3,552 residents · 4.659 sq mi
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Mountain View is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $67,970. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value is $130,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. Households here earn about 49% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,552
−6%since 2000
from 3,768 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
762 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 809 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.1
+12%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K2000201020202024Mountain View
20244K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,970
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,974 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,226
+23%since 2000
from $22,125 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.357
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade28.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,400
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$733
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $573 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
62.9%
−26.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
16.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
10.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.5%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+2%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(3,335)
Black5.9%(221)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(49)
Asian3.3%(124)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.4%(920)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(2,963)
Black8.1%(286)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(149)
Asian2.6%(91)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score33.7%(1,197)
Diversity Score
34
+38%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+63%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 91.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.1% 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
2.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.8%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.3%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mountain View, North Carolina?

Mountain View, North Carolina has about 3,552 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mountain View, North Carolina earns about $67,970 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mountain View, North Carolina expensive?

In Mountain View, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $130,400, and the typical rent is about $733 a month.

How educated are people in Mountain View, North Carolina?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Mountain View, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 4.5% of people in Mountain View, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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