Mulberry is a CDP located in Wilkes County North Carolina. Mulberry has a 2024 population of 1,921. Mulberry is currently declining at a rate of -1.54% annually and its population has decreased by -6.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,055 in 2020.
The average household income in Mulberry is $73,147 with a poverty rate of 11.29%. The median age in Mulberry is 47.7 years: 47.5 years for males, and 51.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mulberry was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,945 | 91.14% |
| Two or more races | 169 | 7.92% |
| Other race | 20 | 0.94% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 898 | 2.38 | 73.6 | 26.4 |
| Married | 649 | 2.37 | 76.7 | 23.3 |
| Non Family | 128 | 1.16 | 65.6 | 34.4 |
| Female | 88 | 3.77 | 89.8 | 10.2 |
| Male | 33 | 3.61 | 0 | 100 |
2.52
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
73.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 221 | 14.57% |
| Associates Degree | 119 | 7.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 89 | 5.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 172 | 11.34% |
| High School Graduate | 565 | 37.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34 | 2.24% |
| Some College | 317 | 20.9% |
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 | 1,358 | 1,103 | 209 |
| 2+ Races | 159 | 159 | 52 |
| Hispanic | 132 | 132 | 52 |
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 39.39%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,708 | $0 | $70,580 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $41,774 | $14,208 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,484 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,928 | $44,028 | $0 |
| Some College | $28,889 | $42,500 | $0 |
$37,928
Average Earnings
$44,028
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.27% of Mulberry residents speak only English, while 6.73% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.73% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,945 | 187 | 9.61% |
| Multiple | 169 | 54 | 31.95% |
| Hispanic | 152 | 20 | 13.16% |
11.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.03%
Male Poverty Rate
15.08%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mulberry is Multiple, with 31.95% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mulberry is White, with 9.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.9%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 10.78% |
| High School | 7.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.45% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 68.57% |
| Female Employed | 19.46% |
| Male Employed | 8.96% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $51,854 | $73,544 |
| Households | $52,416 | $73,147 |
| Married Families | $52,205 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,929 | $55,838 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
67.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
69.6%
Male Marriage Rate
64.9%
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
117
Number of Veterans
114
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 51 |
| Vietnam | 33 |
| Second Gulf War | 14 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 58 |
| 65 to 74 | 33 |
| 35 to 54 | 14 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 103 | 6.8% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 8.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.4%
Veteran Poverty Rate
8.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42.6%
Labor Force Participation
34.5%
Employment Rate
13.5%
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
71.7%
Born in Mulberry
92.88%
Native Born
7.12%
Foreign Born
6.19%
Non Citizen
0.94%
Naturalized
92.88% of Mulberry residents were born in the United States, with 71.7% having been born in North Carolina. 6.19% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,921 | -30 | -1.54% |
| 2023 | 1,951 | -29 | -1.46% |
| 2022 | 1,980 | -235 | -10.61% |
| 2021 | 2,215 | 160 | 7.79% |
| 2020 | 2,055 | -184 | -8.22% |
| 2019 | 2,239 | -88 | -3.78% |
| 2018 | 2,327 | 195 | 9.15% |
| 2017 | 2,132 | 192 | 9.9% |
| 2016 | 1,940 | -182 | -8.58% |
| 2015 | 2,122 | 166 | 8.49% |
| 2014 | 1,956 | 61 | 3.22% |
| 2013 | 1,895 | -132 | -6.51% |
| 2012 | 2,027 | -75 | -3.57% |
| 2011 | 2,102 | -230 | -9.86% |
| 2010 | 2,332 | 0 | 0% |