Beech Mountain, NC Profile: Facts & Data

The Town of Beech Mountain had a population of 772 as of July 1, 2024. Beech Mountain ranks in the lower quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in North Carolina. See peer rankings below.

The primary coordinate point for Beech Mountain is located at latitude 36.211 and longitude -81.889 in Avery County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Beech Mountain encompass a land area of 6.6 sq. miles and a water area of 0.01 sq. miles. Avery County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).

While the primary coordinates for Town of Beech Mountain are located in Avery County, it should be noted that the formal boundaries for this community also extend into and Watauga County.

The Town of Beech Mountain has a P1 Census Class Code which indicates populated place that is also an incorporated place with the same name and the same census code. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.

Beech Mountain, NC Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2024)

POPULATION
Total Population	772 (100%)
Population in Households	772 (100.0%)
Population in Families	620 (80.3%)
Population in Group Quarters¹	0
Population Density	119
Diversity Index²	23


INCOME
Median Household Income	$87,689
Average Household Income	$141,215
% of Income for Mortgage⁴	28%
Per Capita Income	$63,839
Wealth Index⁵	177
Socioeconomic Status Index⁶	Moderate (59.2)

HOUSING
Total HU (Housing Units)	2,418 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU	295 (12.2%)
Renter Occupied HU	54 ( 2.2%)
Vacant Housing Units	2,069 (85.6%)
Median Home Value	$388,806
Average Home Value	$481,780
Housing Affordability Index³	95

HOUSEHOLDS
Total Households	349
Average Household Size	2.21
Family Households	235
Average Family Size	3.00

NOTES

Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.
The Socioeconomic Index ranges from zero (lowest relative status) to 100 (highest relative status). This measure quantifies disparities in social position of an area's inhabitants and is built from a broad range of demographic, housing, and socioeconomic inputs. More information on this measure can be found in Esri's SEI tutorial.

Beech Mountain, NC - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Beech Mountain to the other 777 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in North Carolina by rank and percentile using July 1, 2024 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR	2020-2024	2024-2029
Population	3.21%	0.49%
Households	0.07%	0.17%
Families		-0.87%
Median Household Income		1.25%
Per Capita Income		2.08%
Owner Occupied HU		0.47%

Variable Description	Rank	Percentile
Total Population	# 498	36th
Population Density	# 718	8th
Median Household Income	# 117	85th
Housing Affordability Index	# 329	42nd
Per Capita Income	# 40	95th
Diversity Index	# 713	8th

Beech Mountain, NC Profile: Facts & Data

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Beech Mountain, NC Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2024)

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