Mountain View CDP, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Mountain View CDP, North Carolina Demographics
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As of 2026, Mountain View CDP, North Carolina has a total population of 3,068, the 257th largest city in North Carolina, with a median household income of $60,938, which is 13% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 15.3%.

Mountain View CDP Quick Facts

Population 3,068

Median Household Income $60,938

Median Home Value $187,100

Poverty Rate 15.3%

Unemployment Rate 6.9%

Median Age 47.9 years

Homeownership Rate 73.8%

Affordability Ratio 3.1x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.2%

High School Graduation Rate 91.5%

Diversity Index 23/100

Population 3,068 257th of 774

Median Income $60,938 average

Poverty Rate 15.3% 23% higher national

Median Home Value $187,100 average

How Mountain View CDP Compares

Median Household Income

Mountain View CDP

$60,938

$69,904

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Mountain View CDP

$187,100

$259,400

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.6%

$25K-$50K 20.6%

$50K-$100K 37.6%

$100K+ 23.2%

Employment

6.9% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8% | National: 5.2%

57.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 73.8%

Renter 26.2%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.1x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.3%

18-34

16.9%

35-54

20.6%

55-74

33.4%

75+

6.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 57 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Mountain View CDP Rankings in North Carolina

#257 Population of 774

#328 Median Income of 774

#439 Education of 774

#374 Home Value of 774

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Cities Similar to Mountain View CDP

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Norwood town	3,110	$57,953	$178,900	19.5%	10.8%
Troy town	2,905	$60,167	$134,500	23.5%	18.1%
Bermuda Run town	3,166	$66,800	$309,800	47.9%	2.5%
Granite Quarry town	3,015	$53,072	$246,500	23.2%	11.7%
Carthage town	2,840	$62,177	$194,100	28.0%	13.6%

Population Overview

Mountain View CDP is a small community located in North Carolina. The total population is 3,068. It ranks as the 257th most populous out of 774 cities and towns in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mountain View CDP is 47.9 years. This is 23% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Mountain View CDP is $60,938. This is 13% lower than the state median of $69,904. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 22% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.3%. This is 16% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 6.9%. This is 42% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $187,100. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $259,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 73.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Mountain View CDP has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.8% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 11.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 10.9%.

Education

19.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 34.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Mountain View CDP, North Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against North Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 774 Census-designated places in North Carolina. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Mountain View CDP, North Carolina?

Mountain View CDP, North Carolina has a population of 3,068 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Mountain View CDP, NC?

The median household income in Mountain View CDP is $60,938, which is 22% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Mountain View CDP, NC?

The poverty rate in Mountain View CDP is 15.3%. This means approximately 468 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Mountain View CDP, North Carolina?

Mountain View CDP's population is 86.8% White, 11.5% Black, 0.4% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Mountain View CDP, NC?

The median home value in Mountain View CDP is $187,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x.

How educated is Mountain View CDP, North Carolina?

19.2% of adults (25+) in Mountain View CDP hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 5.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.