Kings Mountain is a city located in Cleveland County North Carolina. Kings Mountain has a 2024 population of 12,036. Kings Mountain is currently growing at a rate of 1.8% annually and its population has increased by 7.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,182 in 2020.
The average household income in Kings Mountain is $64,844 with a poverty rate of 26.13%. The median age in Kings Mountain is 41.5 years: 40.4 years for males, and 43.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kings Mountain was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,661 | 68.12% |
| Black or African American | 2,907 | 25.85% |
| Two or more races | 317 | 2.82% |
| Asian | 252 | 2.24% |
| Other race | 109 | 0.97% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,184 | 2.65 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
| Non Family | 1,576 | 1.19 | 52.9 | 47.1 |
| Married | 1,281 | 3.23 | 84.5 | 15.5 |
| Female | 882 | 3.84 | 36.6 | 63.4 |
| Male | 445 | 3.81 | 83.8 | 16.2 |
3.37
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
62.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 766 | 9.79% |
| Associates Degree | 957 | 12.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 930 | 11.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 423 | 5.4% |
| High School Graduate | 2,918 | 37.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 361 | 4.61% |
| Some College | 1,472 | 18.81% |
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 | 5,478 | 4,543 | 1,106 |
| Black | 1,868 | 1,750 | 160 |
| Asian | 195 | 155 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 172 | 163 | 72 |
| 2+ Races | 125 | 100 | 20 |
| Other Race | 88 | 88 | 51 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 57.95%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,858 | $118,056 | $43,814 |
| Graduate Degree | $46,648 | $34,261 | $60,086 |
| High School Graduate | $28,978 | $29,790 | $26,074 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,167 | $32,006 | $18,388 |
| Overall | $38,725 | $39,724 | $36,765 |
| Some College | $42,500 | $50,019 | $33,087 |
$38,725
Average Earnings
$39,724
Average Male
$36,765
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.86% of Kings Mountain residents speak only English, while 4.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,380 | 1,431 | 19.39% |
| Black | 2,879 | 1,317 | 45.75% |
| Multiple | 317 | 119 | 37.54% |
| Other | 102 | 14 | 13.73% |
| Hispanic | 228 | 14 | 6.14% |
26.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.03%
Male Poverty Rate
27.99%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kings Mountain is Black, with 45.75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kings Mountain is Hispanic, with 6.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.89%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.88%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.52% |
| Some College | 19.32% |
| High School | 18.43% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.76% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 90.12% |
| Male Unemployed | 32.81% |
| Male Employed | 7.87% |
| Female Employed | 5.73% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,531 | $78,489 |
| Households | $45,301 | $64,844 |
| Married Families | $95,431 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,760 | $37,642 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.2%
Male Marriage Rate
28.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
692
Number of Veterans
666
Male Veterans
26
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 201 |
| Korea | 154 |
| First Gulf War | 110 |
| Second Gulf War | 105 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 238 |
| 55 to 64 | 161 |
| 65 to 74 | 145 |
| 18 to 34 | 91 |
| 35 to 54 | 57 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 582 | 9.53% |
| Black | 100 | 5.09% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.89%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.1%
Labor Force Participation
56.5%
Employment Rate
6.8%
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
72.11%
Born in Kings Mountain
97%
Native Born
3%
Foreign Born
0.63%
Non Citizen
2.37%
Naturalized
97% of Kings Mountain residents were born in the United States, with 72.11% having been born in North Carolina. 0.63% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 13,104 | 213 | 1.65% |
| 2028 | 12,891 | 214 | 1.69% |
| 2027 | 12,677 | 214 | 1.72% |
| 2026 | 12,463 | 213 | 1.74% |
| 2025 | 12,250 | 214 | 1.78% |
| 2024 | 12,036 | 213 | 1.8% |
| 2023 | 11,823 | 163 | 1.4% |
| 2022 | 11,660 | 309 | 2.72% |
| 2021 | 11,351 | 169 | 1.51% |
| 2020 | 11,182 | 199 | 1.81% |
| 2019 | 10,983 | 55 | 0.5% |
| 2018 | 10,928 | 124 | 1.15% |
| 2017 | 10,804 | 68 | 0.63% |
| 2016 | 10,736 | 15 | 0.14% |
| 2015 | 10,721 | 103 | 0.97% |
| 2014 | 10,618 | -3 | -0.03% |
| 2013 | 10,621 | -29 | -0.27% |
| 2012 | 10,650 | -10 | -0.09% |
| 2011 | 10,660 | -31 | -0.29% |
| 2010 | 10,691 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,693 | 930 | 10.61% |
| 1990 | 8,763 | -317 | -3.49% |
| 1980 | 9,080 | 615 | 7.27% |
| 1970 | 8,465 | 457 | 5.71% |
| 1960 | 8,008 | 802 | 11.13% |
| 1950 | 7,206 | 659 | 10.07% |
| 1940 | 6,547 | 915 | 16.25% |
| 1930 | 5,632 | 2,832 | 101.14% |
| 1920 | 2,800 | -10,304 | -78.63% |