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Sugar Mountain

North Carolina · 371 residents · 2.459 sq mi
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Sugar Mountain is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,438. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 64% since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $226,400. With a median age of 52.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 47% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
371
+64%since 2000
from 226 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
151 / sq mi
+64%since 2000
from 92 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.8
+23%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
541983414846281990201020202024Sugar Mountain
2024539
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,438
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,005
+92%since 2000
from $27,063 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.7%
+29.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.0%
−15.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$226,400
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,335
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $825 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
25.8% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−16%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(224)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(341)
Black0.8%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(9)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other1.2%(5)
Diversity Score12.5%(46)
Diversity Score
12
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.7%
+22.3 ptssince 2000
from 29.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 94.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.4%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+40%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
57.8%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 48.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
64.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.6%
−72.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sugar Mountain, North Carolina?

Sugar Mountain, North Carolina has about 371 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sugar Mountain, North Carolina earns about $83,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sugar Mountain, North Carolina expensive?

In Sugar Mountain, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $226,400, and the typical rent is about $1,335 a month.

How educated are people in Sugar Mountain, North Carolina?

About 51.7% of adults age 25 and over in Sugar Mountain, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 6.0% of people in Sugar Mountain, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sugar Mountain, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Sugar Mountain, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 269 residents, a change of about 264 percent over that period.

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