Black Mountain, North Carolina
Black Mountain: Town in North Carolina, USA
About
Black Mountain is a town located in the county of Buncombe in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,848 and a population density of 452 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,256 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Black Mountain
| Population : | 8,256 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Buncombe County |
| Postal code : | 28711 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 828 |
| Area : | 17.37 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,405 feet / 733 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 06:32:02 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 475 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 4.94% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Black Mountain is located at 35°37'4"N 82°19'16"W (35.6179000, -82.3212300).
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Demographics
The population of Black Mountain increased by 4.94% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 7,848 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,856 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,930 | 0.93% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,017 | 1.09% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,085 | 0.84% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,117 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,147 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,145 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,141 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,162 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,256 | 1.14% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 35,618 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 36,970 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -3.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 36,084 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 36,970 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.4% |
| White only, percent : | 92.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 3.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 24.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 71.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,213 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.8% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 16,380 |
Black Mountain zip code is 28711.
County name: Buncombe, County
fips: 37021
Black Mountain, Grey Eagle, Grey Eagle Mountain
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 16,380 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 66.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $128,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,214 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $501 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $761 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 9 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 14,732 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.40 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 77.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 11.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.5% |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 270,731 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | NA |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $49,745 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $27,978 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.0% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 1,048 |
| 2019 total employment : | 12,213 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 478,718 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -5.6% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 2,559 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,066 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,453 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 893 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 426 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,460 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 274 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,569 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 50.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 739.40 |
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People born in Black Mountain (4)
People born in Black Mountain, including basketball player Brad Daugherty, advertising CEO Barbara Gardner Proctor, basketball player David Weaver, .
List
- Andrew Brunson (American-Hungarian pastor) he was born in 03/01/1968
Schools in Black Mountain
College & universities near Black Mountain, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199032 | Montreat College | Montreat (NC) | 28757-1267 |
| 199865 | Warren Wilson College | Swannanoa (NC) | 28778-2099 |
| 455910 | Center for Massage | Asheville (NC) | 28801 |
| 455178 | Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts | Asheville (NC) | 28801 |
| 199111 | University of North Carolina at Asheville | Asheville (NC) | 28804-8510 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Black Mountain, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPB | Spartanburg | 290 Magnolia St | RAIL |
| GRV | Greenville | 1120 West Washington Street | RAIL |
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
| CSN | Clemson | Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Black Mountain
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Black Mountain Post Office | Black Mountain (NC) | 28711 |
| Montrea Post Office | Montreat (NC) | 28757 |
| Ridgecr Post Office | Ridgecrest (NC) | 28770 |
| Swannanoa Post Office | Swannanoa (NC) | 28778 |
| Fairview Post Office | Fairview (NC) | 28730 |
Other cities in Buncombe County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Buncombe County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Asheville | 92,852 | The most populous city in Buncombe County, North Carolina. |
| Wilson | 49,479 | The most populous city in Wilson County, North Carolina. |
| Albemarle | 16,344 | City in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States |
| Woodfin | 6,679 | City in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Walkertown | 5,290 | City in Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Swannanoa | 4,576 | Township in Buncombe County, North Carolina |
| Royal Pines | 4,272 | Township in Buncombe County, North Carolina |
| Weaverville | 4,039 | Town in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Fairview | 3,984 | Township in Buncombe County, North Carolina |
| Avery Creek | 1,950 | Township in Buncombe County, North Carolina |
| Biltmore Forest | 1,431 | Town of the United States |
| Bent Creek | 1,287 | Census-designated place in Buncombe County, North Carolina |
| Montreat | 939 | Town |
Distance to Other Cities
Black Mountain distances to largest North Carolina cities
