Mills River is a town located in Henderson County North Carolina. Mills River has a 2024 population of 7,400. Mills River is currently growing at a rate of 0.86% annually and its population has increased by 3.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,148 in 2020.
The average household income in Mills River is $97,333 with a poverty rate of 2.39%. The median age in Mills River is 43.5 years: 38.9 years for males, and 45.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mills River was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,216 | 87.55% |
| Asian | 368 | 5.18% |
| Black or African American | 206 | 2.9% |
| Two or more races | 129 | 1.82% |
| Native American | 112 | 1.58% |
| Other race | 69 | 0.97% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,754 | 2.57 | 84.6 | 15.4 |
| Married | 1,651 | 3.17 | 89.8 | 10.2 |
| Non Family | 808 | 1.09 | 86.8 | 13.2 |
| Female | 233 | 3.45 | 48.5 | 51.5 |
| Male | 62 | 2.73 | 54.8 | 45.2 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.57
Average Household Size
84.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 255 | 5.24% |
| Associates Degree | 575 | 11.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,262 | 25.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 851 | 17.5% |
| High School Graduate | 1,050 | 21.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 60 | 1.23% |
| Some College | 809 | 16.64% |
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 | 4,329 | 4,096 | 1,921 |
| Asian | 213 | 213 | 45 |
| Hispanic | 165 | 113 | 73 |
| Black | 144 | 114 | 71 |
| 2+ Races | 60 | 60 | 55 |
| Native American | 37 | 37 | 0 |
| Other Race | 10 | 10 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,559 | $68,456 | $37,966 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,440 | $87,614 | $45,441 |
| High School Graduate | $41,444 | $51,042 | $33,201 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,570 | $50,208 | $0 |
| Overall | $49,306 | $59,503 | $34,949 |
| Some College | $47,813 | $68,750 | $33,984 |
$49,306
Average Earnings
$59,503
Average Male
$34,949
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.09% of Mills River residents speak only English, while 7.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,060 | 170 | 2.81% |
2.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.53%
Male Poverty Rate
2.26%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mills River is White, with 2.81% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mills River is White, with 2.81% 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 2.53%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.15%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 4.86% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.79% |
| Some College | 1.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 1.47% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $102,368 | $114,822 |
| Households | $79,802 | $97,333 |
| Married Families | $119,702 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,965 | $51,034 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.4%
Male Marriage Rate
56.7%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
377
Number of Veterans
344
Male Veterans
33
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 168 |
| First Gulf War | 69 |
| Second Gulf War | 47 |
| Korea | 13 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 210 |
| 75+ | 67 |
| 35 to 54 | 52 |
| 18 to 34 | 27 |
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 377 | 7.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.24%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.6%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.4%
Labor Force Participation
61%
Employment Rate
5.2%
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
48.97%
Born in Mills River
93.27%
Native Born
6.73%
Foreign Born
3.18%
Non Citizen
3.55%
Naturalized
93.27% of Mills River residents were born in the United States, with 48.97% having been born in North Carolina. 3.18% 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 | 7,715 | 63 | 0.82% |
| 2028 | 7,652 | 63 | 0.83% |
| 2027 | 7,589 | 63 | 0.84% |
| 2026 | 7,526 | 63 | 0.84% |
| 2025 | 7,463 | 63 | 0.85% |
| 2024 | 7,400 | 63 | 0.86% |
| 2023 | 7,337 | 65 | 0.89% |
| 2022 | 7,272 | 77 | 1.07% |
| 2021 | 7,195 | 47 | 0.66% |
| 2020 | 7,148 | -250 | -3.38% |
| 2019 | 7,398 | 58 | 0.79% |
| 2018 | 7,340 | 76 | 1.05% |
| 2017 | 7,264 | 112 | 1.57% |
| 2016 | 7,152 | 75 | 1.06% |
| 2015 | 7,077 | 105 | 1.51% |
| 2014 | 6,972 | 91 | 1.32% |
| 2013 | 6,881 | 76 | 1.12% |
| 2012 | 6,805 | 32 | 0.47% |
| 2011 | 6,773 | 34 | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 6,739 | 0 | 0% |