Mount Gilead, North Carolina
Mount Gilead: town in Montgomery County, North Carolina, United States
About
Mount Gilead is a town located in the county of Avery in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,181 and a population density of 131 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,141 inhabitants.
The town was created 127 years ago in 1898.
Quick Facts about Mount Gilead
| Population | 1,141 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Avery County |
| Postal code | 27306 |
| Phone Area Codes | 910 |
| Area | 9.04 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.2682,-81.9090 |
| Altitude | 427 feet / 130 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1899 (127 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 19:57:09 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 126 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.51% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 72℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Mount Gilead is located at 36°16'5"N 81°54'32"W (36.2681800, -81.9090000).
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Mount Gilead decreased by 3.51% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,181 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,177 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,169 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,165 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,156 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,161 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,154 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,147 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,143 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,142 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,141 | -0.09% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Mount Gilead
1Town Creek Indian Mound State Historic Site
509 Town Creek Mound Rd, Mt Gilead, NC 27306, United States View details
Phone: +19104396802 | Website available
2Uwharrie Game Land
Mt Gilead, NC 27306, United States View details
Services and Civic Places in Mount Gilead
1Mt Gilead Town Office
110 W Allenton St, Mt Gilead, NC 27306 View details
Phone: +19104395111 | Website available
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Mount Gilead, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 461139 | Jung Tao School of Classical Chinese Medicine | Sugar Grove (NC) | 28679-9657 |
| 198808 | Lees-McRae College | Banner Elk (NC) | 28604 |
| 197869 | Appalachian State University | Boone (NC) | 28608 |
| 220127 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton | Elizabethton (TN) | 37643 |
| 486901 | Milligan University | Milligan (TN) | 37682 |
Closest post offices linked to Mount Gilead.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar Grov Post Office | Sugar Grove (NC) | 28679 |
| Banner Elk Post Office | Banner Elk (NC) | 28604 |
| Vila Post Office | Vilas (NC) | 28692 |
| Elk Park Post Office | Elk Park (NC) | 28622 |
| Butler Post Office | Butler (TN) | 37640 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Mount Gilead, Ohio village in Ohio, United States with a population of 3,687 people.
- Mount Gilead, North Carolina township in Montgomery County, North Carolina with a population of 1,180 people.
Other cities in Avery County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Avery County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant | 2,226 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Banner Elk | 1,082 | Township in Avery County, North Carolina |
| Newland | 694 | City in North Carolina |
| Elk Park | 450 | Township in Avery County, North Carolina |
| Crossnore | 231 | Town in Avery County, North Carolina, United States |
| Seven Devils | 203 | Human settlement in Watauga County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Sugar Mountain | 197 | Village in Avery County, North Carolina, United States |
| Grandfather | 24 | Village in Avery County, North Carolina, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Mount Gilead distances to largest North Carolina cities