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Southmont

North Carolina · 1,525 residents · 4.561 sq mi
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Southmont is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,307. Population has grown 18% since 2023. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2023, reaching $424,100. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 26% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,525
+18%since 2023
from 1,293 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
334 / sq mi
+18%since 2023
from 283 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
42.4
−15%since 2023
from 49.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
8231K1K1K2K201020202024Southmont
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,307
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $55,000 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,364
+35%since 2023
from $37,411 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.5%
+15.8 ptssince 2023
from 40.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 21.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
−13%since 2023
from 0.515 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$424,100
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $273,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 94.2% in 2023
6.8% rent
Vacancy rate
22.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 20.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 26.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
91.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
−7%since 2023
from 5.0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
91
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(1,094)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other15%(194)
Diversity Score32.7%(423)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86%(1,311)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1%(16)
Other12.6%(192)
Diversity Score30.6%(467)
Diversity Score
31
−6%since 2023
from 33 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.4%
+16.9 ptssince 2023
from 36.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 92.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
−19%since 2023
from 37.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.7%
−11.9 ptssince 2023
from 82.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2023
from 42.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 21.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
72.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 65.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 45.3% in 2023
Female
52.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 54.7% in 2023
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 18.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2023
from 82.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Southmont, North Carolina?

Southmont, North Carolina has about 1,525 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Southmont, North Carolina?

The typical household in Southmont, North Carolina earns about $91,307 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Southmont, North Carolina expensive?

In Southmont, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $424,100.

How educated are people in Southmont, North Carolina?

About 53.4% of adults age 25 and over in Southmont, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Southmont, North Carolina?

About 15.4% of people in Southmont, 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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