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Mount Holly, NC

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

18,208population

39median age

This community is a community of 18,208 with a median age of 39. The population is predominantly White (65.4%) with a significant Black community (16.4%). Median household income is $79,385. 91.7% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 36.7% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 68.8%, with a median home value of $337,800.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

65.4%11,907

Black

16.4%2,992

Hispanic/Latino

9.8%1,789

Two or More

3.8%684

Asian

3.4%620

Other

1.1%195

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%13

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.4%567

High School Diploma

18.2%2,322

Some College (<1 yr)

6.2%790

Some College (1+ yr)

14.2%1,819

Associate's Degree

12%1,537

Bachelor's Degree

24.9%3,183

Master's Degree

9.7%1,238

Professional Degree

0.8%100

Doctorate

1.3%171

HS or Higher

91.7%

BA or Higher

36.7%

Graduate+

11.8%

Housingi

$337,800median home value

$1,256median rent

68.8%homeownership

7,598total units

3.8%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 68.8%

Renter 31.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.1%106

$50K–$100K

1.9%97

$100K–$150K

4.4%223

$150K–$200K

8.2%414

$200K–$300K

24.8%1,248

$300K–$500K

39.3%1,974

$500K–$1M

18%906

$1M+

1.2%60

Rent Distribution

Under $500

247

$500–$750

148

$750–$1,000

353

$1,000–$1,250

340

$1,250–$1,500

445

$1,500–$2,000

506

$2,000+

160

Year Built

2020 or later

3.4%259

2010–2019

21.9%1,667

2000–2009

23.8%1,810

1990–1999

10.3%786

1980–1989

8.6%654

1970–1979

5.3%404

1960–1969

6.1%466

1950–1959

10.4%790

1940–1949

3.7%278

1939 or earlier

6.4%484

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

54.7%3,996

Electricity

41.7%3,045

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%112

No Fuel

1.5%110

Fuel Oil

0.5%37

Solar

0.1%4

Wood

0%3

Household Economyi

$79,385median household income

$42,722per capita income

8.2%poverty rate

5.4%unemployment

10,137labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.2%305

$10K–$15K

3%216

$15K–$20K

2.4%173

$20K–$25K

2.2%164

$25K–$30K

4.4%321

$30K–$35K

2.4%173

$35K–$40K

2.8%205

$40K–$45K

4.6%337

$45K–$50K

2.7%196

$50K–$60K

7.9%577

$60K–$75K

9.9%722

$75K–$100K

13.8%1,007

$100K–$125K

10%731

$125K–$150K

7.7%566

$150K–$200K

13.4%978

$200K+

8.7%636

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

205

Avg. Tenant Renti

$271/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

14 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing46 homes89% occupied$240/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers12 homes87% occupied$422/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 834 homes75% occupied$260/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $79,385/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

89.7%

Very low income$24K–$40K/yr

10.3%

Who Receives This Housing

89.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

76.5% of subsidized households are minority

21.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

13.3% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,0575.8%

By Region

Top Countries

India

156

Guatemala

Philippines

Mexico

Germany

United Kingdom

Canada

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

9,447

Avg. Commutei

27.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

9,533

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

912(6.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.5%Insured

7.5%Uninsured