Demographics & People — Mars Hill, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,738 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~3,800 |
| Median Age | 27.6 |
| Total Households | 876 |
| Family Households | 542 |
| Average Household Size | 2.44 |
| Diversity Index | 0.2197 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,382 |
| Black or African American | 169 |
| Asian | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 139 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 957 |
| English | 525 |
| Other groups | 494 |
| Irish | 423 |
| Scotch-Irish | 273 |
| German | 253 |
| American | 177 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 138 |
| Scottish | 68 |
| Italian | 62 |
Language
| English Only | 2,481 |
| Spanish | 124 |
| Population 5+ | 2,643 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 187 |
| Population 18+ | 2,358 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.9 minutes |
| Work from Home | 15.5% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Mars Hill, North Carolina.