Black Mountain, NC
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2021-08-09

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Overall Quality Of Life
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

8,144

Unemployment

5.7%

Poverty

5.9%

Median Home

$226,700

Median Income

$50,373

Median Rent

$791

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Black Mountain SnackAbility

8
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

6/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

Education

8.5

Commute

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Black Mountain, NC Cost Of Living

99
Black Mountain's Overall Cost Of Living

1.0x
Lower Than The National Average

Living Expense	Black Mountain	North Carolina	National Average
Overall	99	95	100

Services	98	101	100
Groceries	94	98	100
Health	116	108	100
Housing	101	85	100
Transportation	97	94	100
Utilities	101	98	100

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Black Mountain, NC Photos

Source: Wikipedia User benuski from Richmond, VA | CC BY-SA 2.0

Rankings for Black Mountain in North Carolina

Ranks #55 in Worst Places To Live In North Carolina

Ranks #57 in Best Places To Live In North Carolina

Ranks #57 in Richest Cities In North Carolina

Map Of Black Mountain, NC

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Population over time in Black Mountain

Year	Population	% Change
2019	8,144	0.1%
2018	8,137	0.3%
2017	8,110	-0.7%
2016	8,168	1.1%
2015	8,079	1.3%
2014	7,977	0.8%
2013	7,916	0.4%
2012	7,885	0.4%
2011	7,857	0.6%
2010	7,809	-

Race / Ethnicity in Black Mountain

White

88.6% (7,217)

African American

6.9% (562)

American Indian

0.7% (60)

Asian

1.1% (89)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

0.4% (36)

Two Or More

1.1% (89)

Hispanic

1.1% (91)

Race	Black Mountain	NC	USA
White	88.6%	63.1%	60.7%
African American	6.9%	21.1%	12.3%
American Indian	0.7%	1.1%	0.7%
Asian	1.1%	2.8%	5.5%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Two Or More	1.1%	2.2%	2.4%
Hispanic	1.1%	9.4%	18.0%

Gender in Black Mountain

Female

56.3% (4,588)

Male

43.7% (3,556)

Gender	Black Mountain	NC	USA
Female	56.3%	51.3%	50.8%
Male	43.7%	48.7%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Black Mountain for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

6.0% (488)

9-12th Grade

2.0% (162)

High School / GED

24.0% (1,954)

Some College

12.0% (977)

Associate's Degree

7.0% (570)

Bachelor's Degree

29.0% (2,361)

Master's Degree

14.0% (1,140)

Professional Degree

4.0% (325)

Doctorate Degree

2.0% (162)

Education	Black Mountain	NC	USA
< 9th Grade	6.0%	4.0%	6.0%
9-12th Grade	2.0%	8.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	24.0%	26.0%	27.0%
Some College	12.0%	21.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	7.0%	10.0%	8.0%
Bachelor's Degree	29.0%	20.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	14.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	4.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	2.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Black Mountain, North Carolina

Less than $10,000

2.1% (17,066)

$10,000 to $14,999

5.5% (45,163)

$15,000 to $24,999

16.2% (132,160)

$25,000 to $34,999

9.4% (76,798)

$35,000 to $49,999

16.5% (134,241)

$50,000 to $74,999

16.8% (137,155)

$75,000 to $99,999

15.7% (127,997)

$100,000 to $149,999

10.9% (88,453)

$150,000 to $199,999

3.8% (31,219)

$200,000 or more

3.0% (24,142)

Income	Black Mountain	NC	USA
Less than $10,000	2.1%	6.4%	6.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	5.5%	5.0%	4.3%
$15,000 to $24,999	16.2%	10.3%	8.9%
$25,000 to $34,999	9.4%	10.3%	8.9%
$35,000 to $49,999	16.5%	13.9%	12.3%
$50,000 to $74,999	16.8%	18.0%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	15.7%	12.4%	12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	10.9%	13.1%	15.1%
$150,000 to $199,999	3.8%	5.1%	6.8%
$200,000 or more	3.0%	5.4%	7.7%