Mountain View is a CDP located in Burke County North Carolina. Mountain View has a 2024 population of 3,285. Mountain View is currently declining at a rate of -0.58% annually and its population has decreased by -13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,776 in 2020.
The average household income in Mountain View is $70,559 with a poverty rate of 15.27%. The median age in Mountain View is 47.9 years: 47.9 years for males, and 48 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mountain View was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,664 | 86.83% |
| Black or African American | 352 | 11.47% |
| Two or more races | 52 | 1.69% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,223 | 2.5 | 73.8 | 26.2 |
| Married | 678 | 2.9 | 88.1 | 11.9 |
| Non Family | 330 | 1.12 | 66.1 | 33.9 |
| Female | 183 | 3.52 | 30.6 | 69.4 |
| Male | 32 | 2.53 | 100 | 0 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
73.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 181 | 8.45% |
| Associates Degree | 107 | 4.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 285 | 13.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 126 | 5.88% |
| High School Graduate | 828 | 38.64% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2 | 0.09% |
| Some College | 614 | 28.65% |
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 | 1,931 | 1,800 | 372 |
| Black | 191 | 139 | 22 |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 21 | 17 |
| Hispanic | 9 | 9 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,909 | $56,250 | $86,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,703 | $41,838 | $30,882 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,018 | $55,278 | $32,042 |
| Some College | $41,439 | $61,311 | $29,948 |
$42,018
Average Earnings
$55,278
Average Male
$32,042
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.25% of Mountain View residents speak only English, while 2.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,661 | 269 | 10.11% |
| Black | 352 | 160 | 45.45% |
| Multiple | 52 | 39 | 75% |
15.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.73%
Male Poverty Rate
13.21%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mountain View is Multiple, with 75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mountain View is White, with 10.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.5%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.2%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 14.15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.62% |
| High School | 3.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1.64% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 8.27% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,358 | $77,937 |
| Households | $60,938 | $70,559 |
| Married Families | $79,096 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,128 | $47,565 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
66.9%
Male Marriage Rate
50.0%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
209
Number of Veterans
193
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 108 |
| Second Gulf War | 80 |
| World War II | 15 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 80 |
| 65 to 74 | 73 |
| 75+ | 56 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 209 | 9.91% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.4%
Labor Force Participation
53.4%
Employment Rate
6.9%
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
76.14%
Born in Mountain View
98.4%
Native Born
1.6%
Foreign Born
0.75%
Non Citizen
0.85%
Naturalized
98.4% of Mountain View residents were born in the United States, with 76.14% 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 Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,285 | -19 | -0.58% |
| 2023 | 3,304 | -19 | -0.57% |
| 2022 | 3,323 | -163 | -4.68% |
| 2021 | 3,486 | -290 | -7.68% |
| 2020 | 3,776 | 75 | 2.03% |
| 2019 | 3,701 | -14 | -0.38% |
| 2018 | 3,715 | 407 | 12.3% |
| 2017 | 3,308 | -347 | -9.49% |
| 2016 | 3,655 | 379 | 11.57% |
| 2015 | 3,276 | 266 | 8.84% |
| 2014 | 3,010 | -356 | -10.58% |
| 2013 | 3,366 | -53 | -1.55% |
| 2012 | 3,419 | 64 | 1.91% |
| 2011 | 3,355 | -197 | -5.55% |
| 2010 | 3,552 | 0 | 0% |