Mills River, North Carolina
Interactive maps of population, income, age, housing, education and health for Mills River, North Carolina, beside the state and national figures.
| Statistic | Mills River | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,281 | 10,730,404 | 334,922,499 |
| Median Household Income | $105,398 | $72,388 | $80,734 |
| Median Age | 46.4 | 39.1 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 43.7% | 35.7% | 35.7% |
| Median Home Value | $436,100 | $288,900 | $332,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,551 | $1,228 | $1,413 |
| Poverty Rate | 2.6% | 13.0% | 12.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Foreign Born | 7.4% | 9.1% | 14.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 85.6% | 66.6% | 65.2% |
| Average Commute Time | 20.9 | 25.1 | 26.4 |
| Worked from Home | 11.5% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
| Married-Couple Households | 65.2% | 47.2% | 46.9% |
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Race and ethnicity in Mills River, North Carolina
| Statistic | Mills River | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 79.9% | 60.0% | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.9% | 11.3% | 19.3% |
| Black (non-Hispanic) | 1.9% | 20.0% | 11.9% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 4.5% | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Two or More Races (non-Hispanic) | 4.4% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native (non-Hispanic) | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some Other Race (non-Hispanic) | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Diversity Index | 35.0 | 58.4 | 61.4 |
Age in Mills River, North Carolina
| Statistic | Mills River | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 46.4 | 39.1 | 38.9 |
| Under 18 % | 21.7% | 21.8% | 22.0% |
| Age 18-24 % | 6.5% | 9.5% | 9.1% |
| Age 25-34 % | 5.8% | 13.4% | 13.7% |
| Age 35-44 % | 13.4% | 12.8% | 13.2% |
| Age 45-64 % | 28.3% | 25.4% | 24.8% |
| Age 65 and Over % | 24.3% | 17.2% | 17.2% |
Households and families in Mills River, North Carolina
| Statistic | Mills River | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 2,727 | 4,282,345 | 129,227,496 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Family Households | 75.7% | 64.3% | 64.2% |
| Households with Children | 31.1% | 29.1% | 29.5% |
| Single-Parent Families | 10.6% | 17.1% | 17.3% |
| People Living Alone | 18.3% | 29.4% | 28.7% |
| Never Married | 24.3% | 32.9% | 34.4% |
Income and poverty in Mills River, North Carolina
| Statistic | Mills River | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income | $46,796 | $41,385 | $44,673 |
| Households Under $25,000 | 8.6% | 15.8% | 14.6% |
| Households $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.2% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| Households $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.7% | 16.6% | 17.5% |
| Households $200,000 or More | 12.4% | 10.4% | 13.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 2.6% | 13.0% | 12.5% |
| Below 200% of Poverty | 18.1% | 30.6% | 28.2% |
| SNAP Households | 6.9% | 12.8% | n/a |
Housing in Mills River, North Carolina
| Statistic | Mills River | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Units | 3,172 | 4,895,668 | 143,775,355 |
| Single-Family Detached Homes | 80.4% | 65.3% | 61.3% |
| Buildings with 5+ Units | 0.0% | 14.2% | 19.1% |
| Vacancy Rate | 14.0% | 12.5% | 10.1% |
| Median Year Structure Built | 1,997.0 | 1,991.0 | 1,980.0 |
| Renter-Occupied | 14.4% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Rent as % of Household Income | 19.4% | 29.5% | 30.6% |
| Median Property Tax | $2,199 | $1,896 | n/a |
Education in Mills River, North Carolina
| Statistic | Mills River | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 5.6% | 9.9% | 10.4% |
| High School Graduate | 21.9% | 24.8% | 26.0% |
| Some College or Associate Degree | 28.8% | 29.7% | 27.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 25.2% | 22.2% | 21.6% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 18.6% | 13.5% | 14.1% |
Work and commuting in Mills River, North Carolina
| Statistic | Mills River | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Force Participation | 64.4% | 62.8% | 63.5% |
| Drove Alone to Work | 76.4% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked to Work | 0.2% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Commutes Under 15 Minutes | 29.0% | 26.3% | 26.0% |
| Commutes Over an Hour | 2.5% | 6.5% | 8.6% |
| Households Without a Car | 0.6% | 5.3% | n/a |
Origins and language in Mills River, North Carolina
| Statistic | Mills River | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born in State of Residence | 45.8% | 53.6% | 57.3% |
| Naturalised Citizens | 5.1% | 3.8% | 7.4% |
| Non-Citizens | 2.3% | 5.2% | 6.8% |
| Speaks Only English at Home | 91.2% | 86.5% | 77.7% |
| Speaks Spanish at Home | 6.1% | 8.7% | 13.6% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 7.4% | 10.0% | 16.7% |