Beech Mountain is a town located in Avery County North Carolina. Beech Mountain has a 2024 population of 656. Beech Mountain is currently declining at a rate of -0.3% annually and its population has decreased by -1.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 663 in 2020.
The average household income in Beech Mountain is $145,392 with a poverty rate of 6.64%. The median age in Beech Mountain is 61.5 years: 62.4 years for males, and 59.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Beech Mountain was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 738 | 92.48% |
| Two or more races | 29 | 3.63% |
| Other race | 10 | 1.25% |
| Native American | 9 | 1.13% |
| Asian | 9 | 1.13% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.38% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 375 | 2.13 | 88.3 | 11.7 |
| Married | 243 | 2.36 | 95.5 | 4.5 |
| Non Family | 106 | 1.17 | 81.1 | 18.9 |
| Female | 20 | 2.6 | 35 | 65 |
| Male | 6 | 8.17 | 100 | 0 |
2.49
Average Family Size
2.13
Average Household Size
88.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 10 | 1.45% |
| Associates Degree | 57 | 8.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 182 | 26.45% |
| Graduate Degree | 158 | 22.97% |
| High School Graduate | 88 | 12.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12 | 1.74% |
| Some College | 181 | 26.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 628 | 624 | 321 |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 16 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 17 | 12 | 9 |
| Other Race | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| Native American | 9 | 7 | 3 |
| Asian | 8 | 7 | 6 |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,250 | $86,250 | $50,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $133,333 | $134,583 | $81,250 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,292 | $50,250 | $38,594 |
| Some College | $25,481 | $0 | $27,375 |
$42,292
Average Earnings
$50,250
Average Male
$38,594
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.61% of Beech Mountain residents speak only English, while 5.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.08% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 727 | 46 | 6.33% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 7 | 29.17% |
| Multiple | 29 | 3 | 10.34% |
6.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.16%
Male Poverty Rate
11.52%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Beech Mountain is Hispanic, with 29.17% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Beech Mountain is White, with 6.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.26%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 19.32% |
| Some College | 6.3% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 85.71% |
| Female Employed | 0.78% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $118,542 | $183,189 |
| Households | $85,250 | $145,392 |
| Married Families | $125,938 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,125 | $48,529 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
72.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
70.9%
Male Marriage Rate
74.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
130
Number of Veterans
108
Male Veterans
22
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 63 |
| First Gulf War | 23 |
| Korea | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 57 |
| 65 to 74 | 31 |
| 55 to 64 | 26 |
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 119 | 18.42% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 20.83% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 22.22% |
| Native American | 3 | 33.33% |
| Other Race | 3 | 30% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.46%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.6%
Labor Force Participation
41.5%
Employment Rate
9.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
20.3%
Born in Beech Mountain
96.24%
Native Born
3.76%
Foreign Born
0.75%
Non Citizen
3.01%
Naturalized
96.24% of Beech Mountain residents were born in the United States, with 20.3% having been born in North Carolina. 0.75% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 648 | -1 | -0.15% |
| 2028 | 649 | -2 | -0.31% |
| 2027 | 651 | -2 | -0.31% |
| 2026 | 653 | -1 | -0.15% |
| 2025 | 654 | -2 | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 656 | -2 | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 658 | -6 | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 664 | 2 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 662 | -1 | -0.15% |
| 2020 | 663 | 340 | 105.26% |
| 2019 | 323 | -2 | -0.62% |
| 2018 | 325 | 3 | 0.93% |
| 2017 | 322 | 5 | 1.58% |
| 2016 | 317 | 2 | 0.63% |
| 2015 | 315 | 1 | 0.32% |
| 2014 | 314 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 314 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 314 | -2 | -0.63% |
| 2011 | 316 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 316 | 0 | 0% |