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The Town of Beech Mountain had a population of 987 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 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.
The Town of Beech Mountain is located within Township of Laurel Creek, a minor civil division (MCD) of Avery County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 987 (100%) |
| Population Density | 152 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 13 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $90,855 |
| Per Capita Income | $82,320 |
| Median Home Value | $443,500 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,416 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 460 (19.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 55 (2.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,901 (78.7%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 515 |
| Average Household Size | 1.92 |
| Family Households | 328 (63.7%) |
The table below compares Beech Mountain to the other 776 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in North Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates 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.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 462 | 41st |
| Population Density | # 688 | 11th |
| Median Household Income | # 129 | 83rd |
| Per Capita Income | # 19 | 98th |
| Diversity Index | # 679 | 13th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
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