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Mountain View

North Carolina · 3,590 residents · 4.659 sq mi
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Mountain View has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,810. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $122,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,590
−5%since 2000
from 3,768 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
771 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 809 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.4
+18%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K2000201020202024Mountain View
20244K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,810
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,974 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,146
+18%since 2000
from $22,125 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.3%
US avg: 10%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,500
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,097
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $573 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
15.2% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+15%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(2,787)
Black6.7%(242)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(231)
Asian4.5%(163)
Other1.2%(45)
Diversity Score42.8%(1,536)
Diversity Score
43
+75%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+96%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 91.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.1%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
57.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.3%
−71.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mountain View, North Carolina?

Mountain View, North Carolina has about 3,590 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mountain View, North Carolina earns about $56,810 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 $122,500, and the typical rent is about $1,097 a month.

How educated are people in Mountain View, North Carolina?

About 17.0% 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 13.2% of people in Mountain View, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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