Demographics & People — Mills River, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 7,214 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~7,400 |
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| Median Age | 46.4 |
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| Total Households | 2,818 |
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| Family Households | 2,062 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.55 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2303 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,203 |
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| Black or African American | 215 |
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| Asian | 370 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 308 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 1,404 |
| German | 1,382 |
| Other groups | 1,233 |
| English | 1,014 |
| Irish | 963 |
| American | 821 |
| Italian | 522 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 253 |
| Scottish | 233 |
| Dutch | 169 |
Language
| English Only | 6,462 |
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| Spanish | 210 |
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| Population 5+ | 6,852 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 377 |
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| Population 18+ | 5,369 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 11.5% |
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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 Mills River, North Carolina.
