Mountain Home, NC

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Mountain Home Overview

4,028
TOTAL POPULATION
2,282
MALE POPULATION
1,746
FEMALE POPULATION
130.70
MALES / 100 FEMALES
76.51
FEMALES / 100 MALES
49.5
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$33,422
PER CAPITA INCOME
$75,833
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$59,010
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
18.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
81.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,351
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
66.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
0.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Mountain Home Area Codes

Race in Mountain Home

The most populous races in Mountain Home are White / Caucasian (3,668 | 91.1%), Hispanic or Latino (714 | 17.7%), and Two or more Races (300 | 7.4%).
Race in Mountain Home
Race# Population% Population
Asian250.6%
Black / African American70.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino71417.7%
Native / Alaskan280.7%
White / Caucasian3,66891.1%
Two or more Races3007.4%
Some other Race00.0%
Total4,028100.0%

Ancestry in Mountain Home

The most populous ancestries reported in Mountain Home are Mexican (672 | 16.7%), American (505 | 12.5%), English (444 | 11.0%), German (430 | 10.7%), and Irish (354 | 8.8%), together accounting for 59.7% of all Mountain Home residents.
Ancestry in Mountain Home
Ancestry# Population% Population
American50512.5%
Austrian90.2%
Burmese250.6%
Cherokee280.7%
Dutch1543.8%
Eastern European401.0%
Ecuadorian270.7%
English44411.0%
European962.4%
French551.4%
German43010.7%
Hungarian220.5%
Irish3548.8%
Italian1192.9%
Mexican67216.7%
Norwegian561.4%
Polish431.1%
Puerto Rican150.4%
Scandinavian140.4%
Scotch-Irish3087.6%
Scottish751.9%
Slovak210.5%
South American270.7%
Swedish2135.3%
Welsh340.8%
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Immigrants in Mountain Home

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Mountain Home came from Latin America (566 | 14.1%), Central America (539 | 13.4%), Mexico (539 | 13.4%), Ecuador (27 | 0.7%), and South America (27 | 0.7%), together accounting for 42.1% of all Mountain Home residents.
Immigrants in Mountain Home
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America53913.4%
Ecuador270.7%
Europe170.4%
Germany150.4%
Latin America56614.1%
Mexico53913.4%
Northern Europe20.1%
South America270.7%
Western Europe150.4%
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Sex and Age in Mountain Home

Sex and Age in Mountain Home

The most populous age groups in Mountain Home are 55 to 59 Years (259 | 11.4%) for men and 50 to 54 Years (220 | 12.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Mountain Home
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years31 (1.4%)96 (5.5%)
5 to 9 Years0 (0.0%)40 (2.3%)
10 to 14 Years186 (8.2%)125 (7.2%)
15 to 19 Years200 (8.8%)101 (5.8%)
20 to 24 Years171 (7.5%)169 (9.7%)
25 to 29 Years254 (11.1%)54 (3.1%)
30 to 34 Years91 (4.0%)108 (6.2%)
35 to 39 Years52 (2.3%)67 (3.8%)
40 to 44 Years121 (5.3%)17 (1.0%)
45 to 49 Years96 (4.2%)70 (4.0%)
50 to 54 Years257 (11.3%)220 (12.6%)
55 to 59 Years259 (11.4%)130 (7.4%)
60 to 64 Years81 (3.5%)125 (7.2%)
65 to 69 Years146 (6.4%)121 (6.9%)
70 to 74 Years126 (5.5%)90 (5.1%)
75 to 79 Years69 (3.0%)111 (6.4%)
80 to 84 Years62 (2.7%)48 (2.8%)
85 Years and over80 (3.5%)54 (3.1%)
Total2,282 (100.0%)1,746 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Mountain Home

Median Family Size in Mountain Home

Median Family Size in Mountain Home
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,075 (92.5%)2.87
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother87 (7.5%)2.25
Total Families1,162 (100.0%)2.82

Median Household Size in Mountain Home

Median Household Size in Mountain Home
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,075 (66.8%)2.91
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother87 (5.4%)2.68
Non-family447 (27.8%)1.18
Total Households1,609 (100.0%)2.42

Household Size by Marriage Status in Mountain Home

Out of a total of 1,609 households in Mountain Home, 1,162 (72.2%) are family households, while 447 (27.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 3-person households, comprising 481, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 371.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Mountain Home
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-371 (23.1%)
2-Person Households478 (29.7%)76 (4.7%)
3-Person Households481 (29.9%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households54 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households149 (9.3%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,162 (72.2%)447 (27.8%)

Female Fertility in Mountain Home

Fertility by Age in Mountain Home

Female Fertility by Age in Mountain Home
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Mountain Home

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Mountain Home
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Mountain Home

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Mountain Home
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Mountain Home

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Mountain Home
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Mountain Home

Income Overview in Mountain Home

Per Capita Income in Mountain Home is $33,422, while median incomes of families and households are $75,833 and $59,010 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income4,028$33,422
Median Family Income1,162$75,833
Mean Family Income1,162$91,457
Median Household Income1,609$59,010
Mean Household Income1,609$80,341
Income Deficit1,162$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)4,02818.41%
Wage / Income Gap ($)4,02881.59¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index4,0280.43

Earnings by Sex in Mountain Home

Average Earnings in Mountain Home are $30,488, $31,600 for men and $25,781 for women, a difference of 18.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Mountain Home
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,546 (64.0%)$31,600
Female869 (36.0%)$25,781
Total2,415 (100.0%)$30,488

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Mountain Home

The most common earnings brackets in Mountain Home are $100,000+ for men (207 | 13.4%) and $15,000 to $17,499 for women (133 | 15.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Mountain Home
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less21 (1.4%)56 (6.4%)
$2,500 to $4,99969 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49931 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,999147 (9.5%)11 (1.3%)
$10,000 to $12,499126 (8.2%)71 (8.2%)
$12,500 to $14,99962 (4.0%)76 (8.7%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)133 (15.3%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49953 (3.4%)24 (2.8%)
$22,500 to $24,99977 (5.0%)51 (5.9%)
$25,000 to $29,999123 (8.0%)40 (4.6%)
$30,000 to $34,999165 (10.7%)131 (15.1%)
$35,000 to $39,999131 (8.5%)29 (3.3%)
$40,000 to $44,99971 (4.6%)15 (1.7%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)19 (2.2%)
$50,000 to $54,99979 (5.1%)19 (2.2%)
$55,000 to $64,99997 (6.3%)86 (9.9%)
$65,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)78 (9.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99987 (5.6%)30 (3.5%)
$100,000+207 (13.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,546 (100.0%)869 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Mountain Home

Average earnings in Mountain Home are $34,692 for men and $30,245 for women, a difference of 12.8%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $83,125, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $28,100. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $66,641, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $25,813.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Mountain Home
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$28,100$0
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree$43,224$25,813
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree$83,125$66,641
Total$34,692$30,245

Family Income in Mountain Home

Family Income Brackets in Mountain Home

According to the Mountain Home family income data, there are 220 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 18.9% of all families. Conversely, the $15,000 to $24,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 33 families (2.8%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Mountain Home
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00014812.7%
$10,000 to $14,999433.7%
$15,000 to $24,999332.8%
$25,000 to $34,999453.9%
$35,000 to $49,99912710.9%
$50,000 to $74,99918215.7%
$75,000 to $99,9991109.5%
$100,000 to $149,99922018.9%
$150,000 to $199,99918215.7%
$200,000+736.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Mountain Home

3-person families (445 | 38.3%) account for the highest median family income in Mountain Home with $104,938 per family, while 3-person families (445 | 38.3%) have the highest median income of $34,979 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Mountain Home
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families514 (44.2%)$61,667
3-Person Families445 (38.3%)$104,938
4-Person Families98 (8.4%)$91,042
5-Person Families105 (9.0%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total1,162 (100.0%)$75,833

Family Income by Number of Earners in Mountain Home

Family Income by Number of Earners in Mountain Home
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners238 (20.5%)$37,194
1 Earner282 (24.3%)$0
2 Earners320 (27.5%)$97,500
3+ Earners322 (27.7%)$127,500
Total1,162 (100.0%)$75,833

Household Income in Mountain Home

Household Income Brackets in Mountain Home

With 261 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Mountain Home, accounting for 16.2% of all households. In contrast, only 43 households (2.7%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Mountain Home
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001599.9%
$10,000 to $14,999432.7%
$15,000 to $24,9991147.1%
$25,000 to $34,9991247.7%
$35,000 to $49,99926116.2%
$50,000 to $74,99924815.4%
$75,000 to $99,9991469.1%
$100,000 to $149,99923714.7%
$150,000 to $199,99920412.7%
$200,000+724.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Mountain Home

The median household income in Mountain Home is $59,010, with the highest median household income of $117,887 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 565 households (35.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 95 households (5.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Mountain Home
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years95 (5.9%)$0
25 to 44 Years424 (26.4%)$29,500
45 to 64 Years565 (35.1%)$117,887
65+ Years525 (32.6%)$42,554
Total1,609 (100.0%)$59,010

Poverty in Mountain Home

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Mountain Home

With 13.7% poverty level for males and 11.3% for females among the residents of Mountain Home, 25 to 34 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 147 males (42.6%) and 108 females (40.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Mountain Home
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)30 (31.2%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years52 (41.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years59 (25.7%)108 (40.0%)
25 to 34 Years147 (42.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years40 (16.5%)43 (20.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)12 (6.3%)
Total298 (13.7%)193 (11.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Mountain Home

According to the poverty statistics in Mountain Home, males aged under 5 years and females aged 6 to 11 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Mountain Home
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years31 (100.0%)66 (68.8%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years39 (100.0%)99 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years147 (100.0%)66 (100.0%)
15 Years15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years74 (58.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years171 (74.4%)162 (60.0%)
25 to 34 Years198 (57.4%)162 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years173 (100.0%)81 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years350 (100.0%)287 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years337 (100.0%)253 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years202 (83.5%)164 (79.2%)
75 Years and over145 (100.0%)179 (93.7%)
Total1,882 (86.3%)1,519 (88.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Mountain Home

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Mountain Home show that 17.7% or 190 of the total 1,075 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 29.0%, comprising of 147 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 7.6%, which includes 43 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Mountain Home
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children526 (92.4%)43 (7.6%)
1 or 2 Children359 (71.0%)147 (29.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total885 (82.3%)190 (17.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Mountain Home

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Mountain Home
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Mountain Home

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Mountain Home
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children43 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children147 (29.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total190 (17.7%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Mountain Home

Employment by Class of Employer in Mountain Home

Among the 2,332 employed individuals in Mountain Home, private company employees (1,667 | 71.5%), self-employed (not incorporated) (230 | 9.9%), and local government employees (195 | 8.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Mountain Home
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,66771.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1235.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2309.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations913.9%
Local Government Employees1958.4%
State Government Employees150.6%
Federal Government Employees110.5%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total2,332100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Mountain Home

According to the labor force statistics for Mountain Home, out of the total population over 16 years of age (3,535), 66.5% or 2,351 individuals are in the labor force, with 0.8% or 19 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 100.0% or 199 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 35 to 44 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 7.9% or 18 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Mountain Home
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years265 (92.7%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years207 (60.9%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years271 (88.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years199 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years229 (89.1%)18 (7.9%)
45 to 54 Years572 (89.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years369 (94.9%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years122 (59.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years80 (16.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over36 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,351 (66.5%)19 (0.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Mountain Home

According to labor force statistics for Mountain Home, 88.0% of individuals (1,762) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,002) are in the labor force, with 1.0% or 18 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of high school diploma, with 95.1% or 656 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 3.0% or 18 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Mountain Home
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School158 (73.5%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma656 (95.1%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree355 (88.1%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher593 (85.4%)21 (3.0%)
Total1,762 (88.0%)20 (1.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Mountain Home

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Mountain Home are Management (265 | 11.4%), Community & Social Service (189 | 8.1%), Education Instruction & Library (180 | 7.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (96 | 4.1%), and Health Technologists (86 | 3.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Mountain Home

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Mountain Home, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Community & Social Service (94.2%), and Education Instruction & Library (93.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Mountain Home
OccupationMaleFemale
Management197 (74.3%)68 (25.7%)
Business & Financial30 (44.8%)37 (55.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science71 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 11 (5.8%)178 (94.2%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library11 (6.1%)169 (93.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating35 (36.5%)61 (63.5%)
Health Technologists35 (40.7%)51 (59.3%)
Total (Category)344 (50.0%)344 (50.0%)
Total (Overall)1,463 (62.7%)869 (37.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Mountain Home are Cleaning & Maintenance (392 | 16.8%), Food Preparation & Serving (283 | 12.1%), Healthcare Support (40 | 1.7%), Security & Protection (23 | 1.0%), and Law Enforcement (23 | 1.0%).
Services Occupations in Mountain Home

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Mountain Home, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (83.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (28.3%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (16.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Mountain Home
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)40 (100.0%)
Security & Protection23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving203 (71.7%)80 (28.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance327 (83.4%)65 (16.6%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)553 (74.9%)185 (25.1%)
Total (Overall)1,463 (62.7%)869 (37.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Mountain Home are Sales & Related (193 | 8.3%), and Office & Administration (176 | 7.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Mountain Home

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Mountain Home
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related110 (57.0%)83 (43.0%)
Office & Administration59 (33.5%)117 (66.5%)
Total (Category)169 (45.8%)200 (54.2%)
Total (Overall)1,463 (62.7%)869 (37.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Mountain Home are Construction & Extraction (168 | 7.2%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (58 | 2.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Mountain Home

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Mountain Home
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction168 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair58 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)226 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)1,463 (62.7%)869 (37.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Mountain Home are Production (167 | 7.2%), Transportation (85 | 3.6%), and Material Moving (59 | 2.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Mountain Home

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Mountain Home
OccupationMaleFemale
Production69 (41.3%)98 (58.7%)
Transportation85 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving17 (28.8%)42 (71.2%)
Total (Category)171 (55.0%)140 (45.0%)
Total (Overall)1,463 (62.7%)869 (37.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Mountain Home

Employment Industries in Mountain Home

The major employment industries in Mountain Home include Manufacturing (485 | 20.8%), Accommodation & Food Services (334 | 14.3%), Construction (235 | 10.1%), Retail Trade (214 | 9.2%), and Educational Services (189 | 8.1%).
Employment Industries in Mountain Home

Employment Industries by Sex in Mountain Home

The Mountain Home industries that see more men than women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Educational Services (84.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (78.6%), and Professional & Scientific (69.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Mountain Home
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction206 (87.7%)29 (12.3%)
Manufacturing367 (75.7%)118 (24.3%)
Wholesale Trade38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade140 (65.4%)74 (34.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing113 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance71 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing84 (55.3%)68 (44.7%)
Professional & Scientific12 (30.8%)27 (69.2%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services29 (15.3%)160 (84.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance25 (21.4%)92 (78.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation40 (38.1%)65 (61.9%)
Accommodation & Food Services203 (60.8%)131 (39.2%)
Public Administration34 (72.3%)13 (27.7%)
Total1,463 (62.7%)869 (37.3%)

Education in Mountain Home

School Enrollment in Mountain Home

The most common levels of schooling among the 708 students in Mountain Home are middle school (252 | 35.6%), high school (243 | 34.3%), and college / undergraduate (121 | 17.1%).
School Enrollment in Mountain Home
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School527.3%
Middle School25235.6%
High School24334.3%
College / Undergraduate12117.1%
Graduate / Professional405.7%
Total708100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Mountain Home

Out of a total of 708 students who are enrolled in schools in Mountain Home, 216 (30.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 492 (69.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 22 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 40 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Mountain Home
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds161 (51.8%)150 (48.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds141 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds101 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over49 (52.7%)44 (47.3%)
Total492 (69.5%)216 (30.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Mountain Home

Engineering (156 | 15.8%), communications (149 | 15.1%), computers & mathematics (145 | 14.7%), business (142 | 14.4%), and education (135 | 13.7%) are the most common fields of study among 985 individuals in Mountain Home who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Mountain Home
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics14514.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural262.6%
Physical & Health Sciences212.1%
Psychology252.5%
Social Sciences464.7%
Engineering15615.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology555.6%
Business14214.4%
Education13513.7%
Literature & Languages383.9%
Liberal Arts & History363.6%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications14915.1%
Arts & Humanities111.1%
Total985100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Mountain Home

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Mountain Home

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Mountain Home are males with 2 vehicles (610, accounting for 41.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (272, making up 70.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Mountain Home
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)7 (0.8%)
1 Vehicle108 (7.4%)88 (10.1%)
2 Vehicles610 (41.7%)272 (31.3%)
3 Vehicles505 (34.5%)392 (45.1%)
4 Vehicles102 (7.0%)45 (5.2%)
5 or more Vehicles138 (9.4%)65 (7.5%)
Total1,463 (100.0%)869 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Mountain Home

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Mountain Home are 20 to 24 minutes (729 commuters, 32.5%), 15 to 19 minutes (452 commuters, 20.2%), and 10 to 14 minutes (289 commuters, 12.9%).
Commute Time in Mountain Home
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes24210.8%
5 to 9 Minutes1938.6%
10 to 14 Minutes28912.9%
15 to 19 Minutes45220.2%
20 to 24 Minutes72932.5%
25 to 29 Minutes793.5%
30 to 34 Minutes1115.0%
35 to 39 Minutes683.0%
40 to 44 Minutes210.9%
45 to 59 Minutes462.1%
60 to 89 Minutes110.5%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Mountain Home

The most common commute times in Mountain Home are 20 to 24 minutes (466 commuters, 32.4%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (263 commuters, 32.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Mountain Home
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes174 (12.1%)68 (8.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes39 (2.7%)154 (19.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes155 (10.8%)134 (16.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes356 (24.7%)96 (12.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes466 (32.4%)263 (32.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes40 (2.8%)39 (4.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes111 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes68 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes21 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes9 (0.6%)37 (4.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)11 (1.4%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Mountain Home

The most frequent times of departure to work in Mountain Home are 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM (297, 20.6%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (160, 20.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Mountain Home
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM24 (1.7%)82 (10.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)44 (5.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM116 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM91 (6.3%)81 (10.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM261 (18.1%)160 (20.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM215 (14.9%)69 (8.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM54 (3.7%)131 (16.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM80 (5.6%)91 (11.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM85 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)13 (1.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM216 (15.0%)121 (15.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM297 (20.6%)10 (1.3%)
Total1,439 (100.0%)802 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Mountain Home

Occupancy by Ownership in Mountain Home

Of the total 1,609 dwellings in Mountain Home, owner-occupied units account for 1,066 (66.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 543 (33.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Mountain Home
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,06666.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units54333.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,609100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Mountain Home

Occupancy by Household Size in Mountain Home
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household37123.1%
2-Person Household55434.4%
3-Person Household48129.9%
4+ Person Household20312.6%
Total Housing Units1,609100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Mountain Home

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Mountain Home
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household200 (53.9%)171 (46.1%)
2-Person Household399 (72.0%)155 (28.0%)
3-Person Household264 (54.9%)217 (45.1%)
4+ Person Household203 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units1,066 (66.2%)543 (33.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Mountain Home

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Mountain Home
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School45 (34.6%)85 (65.4%)
High School Diploma378 (63.5%)217 (36.5%)
College/Associate Degree270 (69.8%)117 (30.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher373 (75.0%)124 (24.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Mountain Home

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Mountain Home
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years34721.6%
35 to 44 Years17210.7%
45 to 54 Years23514.6%
55 to 64 Years33020.5%
65 to 74 Years26716.6%
75 to 84 Years18411.4%
85 Years and Over744.6%
Total1,609100.0%

Housing Finances in Mountain Home

Median Income by Occupancy in Mountain Home

Median Income by Occupancy in Mountain Home
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,066 (66.2%)$87,292
Renter-Occupied543 (33.8%)$31,827
Average1,609 (100.0%)$59,010

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Mountain Home

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Mountain Home
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,99912 (1.1%)147 (27.1%)
$10,000 to $14,99943 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)11 (2.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99968 (6.4%)35 (6.5%)
$25,000 to $34,99917 (1.6%)107 (19.7%)
$35,000 to $49,999201 (18.9%)59 (10.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999127 (11.9%)121 (22.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999146 (13.7%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999217 (20.4%)20 (3.7%)
$150,000 or more235 (22.1%)43 (7.9%)
Total1,066 (100.0%)543 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Mountain Home

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Mountain Home
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499324 (30.4%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79991 (8.5%)127 (23.4%)
$800 to $99922 (2.1%)51 (9.4%)
$1,000 to $1,499365 (34.2%)182 (33.5%)
$1,500 to $1,999107 (10.0%)35 (6.5%)
$2,000 to $2,49977 (7.2%)66 (12.1%)
$2,500 to $2,99940 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more40 (3.7%)47 (8.7%)
Total1,066 (100.0%)543 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Mountain Home

Housing Structures in Mountain Home

Housing Structures in Mountain Home
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,32382.2%
Single Unit, Attached221.4%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments271.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other23714.7%
Total1,609100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Mountain Home

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Mountain Home
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached962 (72.7%)361 (27.3%)
Single Unit, Attached11 (50.0%)11 (50.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other93 (39.2%)144 (60.8%)
Total1,066 (66.2%)543 (33.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Mountain Home

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Mountain Home
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)50 (9.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms258 (24.2%)314 (57.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms507 (47.6%)113 (20.8%)
8 or more Rooms301 (28.2%)66 (12.1%)
Total1,066 (100.0%)543 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Mountain Home

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Mountain Home
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas371 (34.8%)241 (44.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas36 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity608 (57.0%)243 (44.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene7 (0.7%)59 (10.9%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels44 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,066 (100.0%)543 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Mountain Home

Household Vehicle Usage in Mountain Home
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle7 (0.7%)35 (6.5%)
1 Vehicle265 (24.9%)110 (20.3%)
2 Vehicles256 (24.0%)398 (73.3%)
3 or more Vehicles538 (50.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,066 (100.0%)543 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Mountain Home

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Mountain Home

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units405661
Median Property Value$297,100$319,100
Median Household Income$47,961$181
Monthly Housing Costs$398$40
Real Estate Taxes$1,332$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Mountain Home

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Mountain Home
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00023 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9997 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999176 (43.5%)300 (45.4%)
$300,000 to $499,999133 (32.8%)209 (31.6%)
$500,000 to $749,99942 (10.4%)141 (21.3%)
$750,000 to $999,99924 (5.9%)11 (1.7%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total405 (100.0%)661 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Mountain Home

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Mountain Home
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)23 (3.5%)
$10,000 to $24,99955 (13.6%)12 (1.8%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)56 (8.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999163 (40.3%)17 (2.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99963 (15.6%)38 (5.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99970 (17.3%)64 (9.7%)
$100,000 to $149,9990 (0.0%)76 (11.5%)
$150,000 or more54 (13.3%)217 (32.8%)
Total405 (100.0%)661 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Mountain Home

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Mountain Home
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x70 (17.3%)114,875 (17,379.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x48 (11.8%)174 (26.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x28 (6.9%)222 (33.6%)
4.0x or more259 (63.9%)48 (7.3%)
Total405 (100.0%)661 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Mountain Home

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Mountain Home
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80026 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499226 (55.8%)42 (6.4%)
$800 to $1,499105 (25.9%)156 (23.6%)
Total405 (100.0%)661 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Mountain Home

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mountain Home

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mountain Home
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years127 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years433 (79.2%)114 (20.8%)
19 to 25 Years374 (77.6%)108 (22.4%)
26 to 34 Years165 (35.1%)305 (64.9%)
35 to 44 Years177 (69.7%)77 (30.3%)
45 to 54 Years448 (70.3%)189 (29.7%)
55 to 64 Years563 (95.4%)27 (4.6%)
65 to 74 Years449 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older336 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,072 (78.9%)820 (21.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Mountain Home

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Mountain Home
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born127 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen433 (79.2%)114 (20.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen374 (77.6%)108 (22.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Mountain Home

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Mountain Home
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000275 (51.9%)255 (48.1%)
$25,000 to $49,999475 (55.1%)387 (44.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999432 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999501 (98.2%)9 (1.8%)
$100,000 and over1,389 (89.1%)169 (10.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mountain Home

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mountain Home
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 645 (35.4%)82 (64.6%)
6 to 18 Years96 (17.5%)337 (61.6%)
19 to 25 Years25 (5.2%)374 (77.6%)
25 to 34 Years18 (3.8%)165 (35.1%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)177 (69.7%)
45 to 54 Years14 (2.2%)434 (68.1%)
55 to 64 Years43 (7.3%)539 (91.4%)
65 to 74 Years449 (100.0%)342 (76.2%)
75 Years and over336 (100.0%)102 (30.4%)
Total1,026 (26.4%)2,552 (65.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Mountain Home

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Mountain Home
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years68 (11.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years43 (5.0%)74 (11.9%)
65 to 74 Years107 (44.2%)32 (15.5%)
75 Years and over58 (40.0%)57 (29.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Mountain Home

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Mountain Home: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years29 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years11 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)45 (23.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Mountain Home: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years35 (14.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)12 (6.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Mountain Home: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years68 (11.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years85 (35.1%)10 (4.8%)
75 Years and over58 (40.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Mountain Home: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years14 (1.6%)74 (11.9%)
65 to 74 Years61 (25.2%)22 (10.6%)
75 Years and over36 (24.8%)15 (7.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Mountain Home: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years50 (20.7%)11 (5.3%)
75 Years and over36 (24.8%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Mountain Home

Computing Device Access in Mountain Home

Computing Device Access in Mountain Home
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,11269.1%
Smartphone1,46491.0%
Tablet84152.3%
No Computing Device955.9%
Total1,609100.0%

Internet Access in Mountain Home

Internet Access in Mountain Home
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,04665.0%
Cellular Data Only33020.5%
Satellite Internet17210.7%
No Internet955.9%
Total1,609100.0%

Mountain Home Summary

Mountain Home is a small unincorporated community located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. It is situated in the northwestern corner of the state, near the Tennessee border. The town is located in Yancey County, and is part of the Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population of Mountain Home was estimated to be around 1,000 in 2020.

History

Mountain Home was first settled in the late 1700s by a group of settlers from the nearby town of Burnsville. The town was originally known as “Mountain Home” due to its location in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The town was officially incorporated in 1883.
In the early 1900s, Mountain Home was a popular tourist destination due to its scenic beauty and proximity to the Appalachian Trail. The town was also home to several resorts, including the Mountain Home Inn, which was built in the early 1900s and is still in operation today.
In the late 1950s, the town began to experience a decline in population as many of its residents moved away in search of better economic opportunities. This trend continued until the late 1990s, when the town began to experience a resurgence in population growth.

Geography

Mountain Home is located in the northwestern corner of North Carolina, near the Tennessee border. The town is situated in the Blue Ridge Mountains, and is surrounded by the Pisgah National Forest. The town is located at an elevation of 2,400 feet, and is approximately 30 miles from Asheville.
The town is located in Yancey County, and is part of the Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area. The nearest major cities are Asheville, Charlotte, and Knoxville.

Economy

Mountain Home’s economy is largely based on tourism and agriculture. The town is home to several resorts, including the Mountain Home Inn, which is a popular destination for tourists. The town is also home to several farms, which produce a variety of crops, including apples, corn, and hay.
The town is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, shops, and galleries. The town is also home to a small airport, which serves as a hub for private and commercial flights.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, the population of Mountain Home was estimated to be around 1,000. The town is predominantly white, with a small minority population. The median household income in the town is around $35,000, and the median home value is around $150,000. The town has a low unemployment rate, and the poverty rate is below the national average.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Mountain Home?
Total Population of Mountain Home is 4,028.
What is the Total Male Population of Mountain Home?
Total Male Population of Mountain Home is 2,282.
What is the Total Female Population of Mountain Home?
Total Female Population of Mountain Home is 1,746.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Mountain Home?
There are 130.70 Males per 100 Females in Mountain Home.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Mountain Home?
There are 76.51 Females per 100 Males in Mountain Home.
What is the Median Population Age in Mountain Home?
Median Population Age in Mountain Home is 49.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Mountain Home
Average Family Size in Mountain Home is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Mountain Home
Average Household Size in Mountain Home is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Mountain Home?
Per Capita income in Mountain Home is $33,422.
What is the Median Family Income in Mountain Home?
Median Family Income in Mountain Home is $75,833.
What is the Median Household income in Mountain Home?
Median Household Income in Mountain Home is $59,010.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Mountain Home?
Income or Wage Gap in Mountain Home is 18.4%.
Women in Mountain Home earn 81.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Mountain Home?
Inequality or Gini Index in Mountain Home is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Mountain Home?
There are 2,351 People in the Labor Forcein in Mountain Home.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Mountain Home?
66.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Mountain Home.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Mountain Home?
Unemployment Rate in Mountain Home is 0.8%.