Pilot Mountain town, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Pilot Mountain town is a small community located in North Carolina. The total population is 1,584. It ranks as the 372nd most populous out of 774 cities and towns in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pilot Mountain town is 40.7 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pilot Mountain town is $48,239. This is 31% lower than the state median of $69,904. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 39% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.4%. This is 17% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $185,200. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $259,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 53.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% lower than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Pilot Mountain town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.2% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 3.1%. The Black or African American population (3.1%) is well below the state average of 20.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 10.9%. The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 3.1%.

Education

21.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% 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 93.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Pilot Mountain town, 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.