Mars Hill is a town located in Madison County North Carolina. Mars Hill has a 2024 population of 2,273. Mars Hill is currently growing at a rate of 2.3% annually and its population has increased by 9.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,069 in 2020.
The average household income in Mars Hill is $84,213 with a poverty rate of 9.51%. The median age in Mars Hill is 27 years: 26.2 years for males, and 35.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mars Hill was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,589 | 91.07% |
| Black or African American | 145 | 5.1% |
| Other race | 40 | 1.41% |
| Two or more races | 40 | 1.41% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.53% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.49% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 936 | 2.39 | 60.1 | 39.9 |
| Married | 429 | 3.19 | 82.5 | 17.5 |
| Non Family | 392 | 1.55 | 46.9 | 53.1 |
| Male | 81 | 1.74 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 34 | 3.68 | 73.5 | 26.5 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
60.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 19 | 1.23% |
| Associates Degree | 143 | 9.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 491 | 31.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 265 | 17.13% |
| High School Graduate | 401 | 25.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39 | 2.52% |
| Some College | 189 | 12.22% |
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 | 1,461 | 1,407 | 721 |
| Hispanic | 60 | 60 | 21 |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 17 | 8 |
| Black | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Asian | 4 | 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 black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,395 | $84,813 | $51,406 |
| Graduate Degree | $49,583 | $50,313 | $49,375 |
| High School Graduate | $41,543 | $42,058 | $33,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $51,103 | $57,104 | $43,182 |
| Some College | $47,054 | $56,458 | $42,727 |
$51,103
Average Earnings
$57,104
Average Male
$43,182
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.94% of Mars Hill residents speak only English, while 4.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.26% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,107 | 190 | 9.02% |
| Other | 31 | 23 | 74.19% |
| Hispanic | 100 | 23 | 23% |
9.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.53%
Male Poverty Rate
10.58%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mars Hill is Other, with 74.19% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mars Hill is White, with 9.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.6%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.99%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.34% |
| High School | 6.73% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.65% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 4.95% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $103,258 | $101,102 |
| Households | $80,833 | $84,213 |
| Married Families | $108,221 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,705 | $57,204 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.4%
Male Marriage Rate
37.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
187
Number of Veterans
183
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 72 |
| Vietnam | 31 |
| First Gulf War | 22 |
| Korea | 15 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 67 |
| 55 to 64 | 50 |
| 65 to 74 | 32 |
| 75+ | 25 |
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 185 | 8.66% |
| Asian | 2 | 13.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.8%
Labor Force Participation
53.5%
Employment Rate
2.2%
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
49.74%
Born in Mars Hill
95.5%
Native Born
4.5%
Foreign Born
2.71%
Non Citizen
1.79%
Naturalized
95.5% of Mars Hill residents were born in the United States, with 49.74% having been born in North Carolina. 2.71% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,528 | 51 | 2.06% |
| 2028 | 2,477 | 51 | 2.1% |
| 2027 | 2,426 | 51 | 2.15% |
| 2026 | 2,375 | 51 | 2.19% |
| 2025 | 2,324 | 51 | 2.24% |
| 2024 | 2,273 | 51 | 2.3% |
| 2023 | 2,222 | 12 | 0.54% |
| 2022 | 2,210 | 49 | 2.27% |
| 2021 | 2,161 | 92 | 4.45% |
| 2020 | 2,069 | 191 | 10.17% |
| 2019 | 1,878 | -61 | -3.15% |
| 2018 | 1,939 | -76 | -3.77% |
| 2017 | 2,015 | -36 | -1.76% |
| 2016 | 2,051 | -21 | -1.01% |
| 2015 | 2,072 | -70 | -3.27% |
| 2014 | 2,142 | 23 | 1.09% |
| 2013 | 2,119 | 91 | 4.49% |
| 2012 | 2,028 | 95 | 4.91% |
| 2011 | 1,933 | 72 | 3.87% |
| 2010 | 1,861 | 0 | 0% |