Demographics & People — Black Mountain, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 8,462 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~8,600 |
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| Median Age | 58.4 |
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| Total Households | 3,774 |
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| Family Households | 2,024 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.18 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0997 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,769 |
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| Black or African American | 282 |
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| Asian | 29 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 114 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| English | 3,548 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,326 |
| German | 1,079 |
| Other groups | 918 |
| Irish | 831 |
| Scottish | 469 |
| Scotch-Irish | 401 |
| American | 367 |
| European | 256 |
| French (except Basque) | 222 |
Language
| English Only | 7,955 |
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| Spanish | 73 |
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| Population 5+ | 8,234 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 577 |
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| Population 18+ | 7,321 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 19.7% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Black Mountain, North Carolina.
