Demographics in Black Mountain, NC

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Black Mountain?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

8,462

Male

3,700

43.7%

Female

4,762

56.3%

Median Age

60.6

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

91.8%

Black

3.3%

Hispanic

1.4%

Asian

0.3%

Two or More

3.1%

Other

0.9%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

49.9%

High School or Higher

64.3%

Foreign Born

2.5%

Veterans

6.4%

Married

44.7%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Black Mountain, NC has a population of 8,462 with a median age of 60.6. The racial makeup is 91.8% White, 1.4% Hispanic, 3.3% Black. About 49.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 2.5%.