Sugar Mountain is a village located in Avery County North Carolina. Sugar Mountain has a 2024 population of 378. Sugar Mountain is currently growing at a rate of 0.27% annually and its population has increased by 1.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 373 in 2020.
The average household income in Sugar Mountain is $134,745 with a poverty rate of 6.34%. The median age in Sugar Mountain is 61.2 years: 62 years for males, and 60.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sugar Mountain was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 477 | 97.55% |
| Asian | 8 | 1.64% |
| Two or more races | 4 | 0.82% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 248 | 1.97 | 78.6 | 21.4 |
| Married | 116 | 2.34 | 89.7 | 10.3 |
| Non Family | 99 | 1.09 | 85.9 | 14.1 |
| Male | 25 | 3.6 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 8 | 2.5 | 75 | 25 |
2.54
Average Family Size
1.97
Average Household Size
78.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1 | 0.24% |
| Associates Degree | 24 | 5.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 113 | 27.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 118 | 28.78% |
| High School Graduate | 107 | 26.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 47 | 11.46% |
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 | 401 | 400 | 229 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 66.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $96,429 | $72,000 | $105,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $108,750 | $106,250 | $111,250 |
| High School Graduate | $90,139 | $38,854 | $90,972 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $87,500 | $43,750 | $91,111 |
| Some College | $0 | $61,250 | $0 |
$87,500
Average Earnings
$43,750
Average Male
$91,111
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.87% of Sugar Mountain residents speak only English, while 4.13% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 475 | 28 | 5.89% |
| Asian | 8 | 2 | 25% |
| Multiple | 4 | 1 | 25% |
6.34%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.61%
Male Poverty Rate
9.65%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sugar Mountain is Asian, with 25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sugar Mountain is White, with 5.89% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.76%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 7.48% |
| Some College | 5.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Female Employed | 7.03% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $133,750 | $165,276 |
| Households | $111,250 | $134,745 |
| Married Families | $115,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $78,125 | $88,746 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
65.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
66.2%
Male Marriage Rate
64.5%
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
49
Number of Veterans
49
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 30 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| World War II | 1 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 28 |
| 65 to 74 | 20 |
| 35 to 54 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49 | 10.99% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.78%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.6%
Labor Force Participation
49.9%
Employment Rate
3.4%
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
34.76%
Born in Sugar Mountain
96.93%
Native Born
3.07%
Foreign Born
1.02%
Non Citizen
2.04%
Naturalized
96.93% of Sugar Mountain residents were born in the United States, with 34.76% having been born in North Carolina. 1.02% 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 | 384 | 1 | 0.26% |
| 2028 | 383 | 1 | 0.26% |
| 2027 | 382 | 2 | 0.53% |
| 2026 | 380 | 1 | 0.26% |
| 2025 | 379 | 1 | 0.26% |
| 2024 | 378 | 1 | 0.27% |
| 2023 | 377 | 1 | 0.27% |
| 2022 | 376 | 1 | 0.27% |
| 2021 | 375 | 2 | 0.54% |
| 2020 | 373 | 177 | 90.31% |
| 2019 | 196 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 196 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 196 | 1 | 0.51% |
| 2016 | 195 | -1 | -0.51% |
| 2015 | 196 | -1 | -0.51% |
| 2014 | 197 | -1 | -0.51% |
| 2013 | 198 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 198 | -1 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 199 | -2 | -1% |
| 2010 | 201 | 0 | 0% |