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The total population of Black Mountain is estimated to be 8,430 with 3,521 males (41.77%) and 4,909 females (58.23%). There are 1,388 more females than males in Black Mountain.
The median household income in Black Mountain was $73,862 in 2021, which marked an an increase of 10,434(16.45%) from $63,428 in 2020. This income is 99% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Black Mountain sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 45 to 64 years old, at $90,526. Overall, the median household income for the town of Black Mountain stands at $73,862.
In Black Mountain, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $46,685 for males and $31,656 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $55,871 for males and $47,799 for females.
In Black Mountain, there are just two different racial groups among households. Among these, White households report a median household income of $76,023, while Black or African American households have a median household income of $18,026.
In 2022, the population of Black Mountain was 8,502, a 0.75% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Black Mountain's population was 8,439, an increase of 0.04% compared to a population of 8,436 in 2020.
The median age in Black Mountain, NC is 57.5, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 13.75% were under the age of 15, 6.57% aged 15 to 29, 41.81% aged 30 to 64, 26.94% aged 65 to 84, and 10.93% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Black Mountain population: 93.51% are White, 1.72% are Black or African American, 0.25% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.11% are Asian, 1.35% are some other race and 3.06% are multiracial.