Pilot Mountain is a town located in Surry County North Carolina. Pilot Mountain has a 2024 population of 1,429. Pilot Mountain is currently declining at a rate of -0.14% annually and its population has decreased by -0.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,437 in 2020.
The average household income in Pilot Mountain is $72,573 with a poverty rate of 15.4%. The median age in Pilot Mountain is 40.7 years: 40.2 years for males, and 41.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pilot Mountain was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,444 | 91.16% |
| Black or African American | 52 | 3.28% |
| Two or more races | 51 | 3.22% |
| Asian | 21 | 1.33% |
| Other race | 16 | 1.01% |
| 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 | 733 | 2.16 | 53.8 | 46.2 |
| Non Family | 308 | 1.1 | 49.7 | 50.3 |
| Married | 281 | 2.93 | 66.2 | 33.8 |
| Female | 95 | 3.25 | 46.3 | 53.7 |
| Male | 49 | 2.27 | 22.4 | 77.6 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.16
Average Household Size
53.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 52 | 4.81% |
| Associates Degree | 117 | 10.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 132 | 12.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 103 | 9.53% |
| High School Graduate | 334 | 30.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21 | 1.94% |
| Some College | 322 | 29.79% |
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 | 978 | 911 | 214 |
| 2+ Races | 37 | 37 | 3 |
| Black | 36 | 32 | 0 |
| Other Race | 16 | 16 | 13 |
| Asian | 14 | 12 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 6 | 6 | 0 |
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 81.25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,926 | $40,231 | $50,781 |
| Graduate Degree | $92,083 | $0 | $91,042 |
| High School Graduate | $30,781 | $0 | $27,375 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,205 | $40,575 | $38,194 |
| Some College | $39,712 | $41,141 | $36,875 |
$40,205
Average Earnings
$40,575
Average Male
$38,194
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.66% of Pilot Mountain residents speak only English, while 3.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,429 | 222 | 15.54% |
| Black | 52 | 19 | 36.54% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 6 | 28.57% |
| Other | 16 | 3 | 18.75% |
15.4%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.69%
Male Poverty Rate
17.31%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pilot Mountain is Black, with 36.54% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pilot Mountain is White, with 15.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.5%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 57.53% |
| High School | 26.95% |
| Some College | 10.48% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.81% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 88% |
| Male Employed | 3.02% |
| Female Employed | 1.54% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,771 | $85,247 |
| Households | $48,239 | $72,573 |
| Married Families | $97,847 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,618 | $54,569 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.7%
Male Marriage Rate
46.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
61
Number of Veterans
58
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 34 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 5 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 23 |
| 65 to 74 | 19 |
| 35 to 54 | 18 |
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61 | 5.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
24.59%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.3%
Labor Force Participation
60.1%
Employment Rate
3.5%
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
69.89%
Born in Pilot Mountain
97.54%
Native Born
2.46%
Foreign Born
0.82%
Non Citizen
1.64%
Naturalized
97.54% of Pilot Mountain residents were born in the United States, with 69.89% having been born in North Carolina. 0.82% 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 | 1,419 | -2 | -0.14% |
| 2028 | 1,421 | -2 | -0.14% |
| 2027 | 1,423 | -2 | -0.14% |
| 2026 | 1,425 | -2 | -0.14% |
| 2025 | 1,427 | -2 | -0.14% |
| 2024 | 1,429 | -2 | -0.14% |
| 2023 | 1,431 | -5 | -0.35% |
| 2022 | 1,436 | 3 | 0.21% |
| 2021 | 1,433 | -4 | -0.28% |
| 2020 | 1,437 | 25 | 1.77% |
| 2019 | 1,412 | -7 | -0.49% |
| 2018 | 1,419 | -6 | -0.42% |
| 2017 | 1,425 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2016 | 1,426 | -9 | -0.63% |
| 2015 | 1,435 | -10 | -0.69% |
| 2014 | 1,445 | -4 | -0.28% |
| 2013 | 1,449 | -14 | -0.96% |
| 2012 | 1,463 | -5 | -0.34% |
| 2011 | 1,468 | -6 | -0.41% |
| 2010 | 1,474 | 0 | 0% |