Mitchell County, North Carolina

Total Population: 14,973

County Seat: Bakersville

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Median Home Value

$202,100

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$58,089

Across all households

Median Age

48 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

23.1%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)91.5%
Hispanic or Latino5.3%
Two or More Races1.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.8%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Other Race0.2%

Under 18 Years

17.9%

65 Years and Over

25.5%

Male

49.3%

Female

50.7%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.0%

No Health Insurance

10.0%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

89.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

23.1%

Enrolled in College (18+)

7.3%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$58,089

Mean Household Income

$74,236

Per Capita Income

$32,713

Unemployment Rate (16+)

6.5%

In Labor Force (19–64)

74.8%

SNAP / Food Stamps

14.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$202,100

Median Rent

$744/mo

Total Housing Units

8,673

Owner-Occupied

77.6%

Renter-Occupied

22.4%

Vacancy Rate

26.1%

Married Couple Households

50.4%

Cohabiting Couple Households

4.1%

Male Householder, No Partner

14.9%

Female Householder, No Partner

30.6%

Average Household Size

2.27

Broadband Internet Access

80.5%

Housing Built Since 2010

3.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 37121.