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Bakersville, NC
Town in Mitchell County, North Carolina.
Population
747
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
983
ZIP codes
0
Bakersville and its ZIP codes
Bakersville at a glance
- Bakersville is about 4.5 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $50,263, 31% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $231,300 (20% below North Carolina) and median rent is $504 a month.
Local data for Bakersville, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bakersville, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,263
Poverty rate
22.4%
Median home value
$231,300
Median rent
$504/mo
Homeownership
62.3%
Bachelor's or higher
11.7%
Median age
48.3
Average commute
14.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (90), Irish Americans (53), Italian Americans (24).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mitchell County. PPP loans are for Bakersville.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,740
4,641 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,776
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$213M
FY 2026, $14,277 per person
How people get to work
Bakersville, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.0%
- Carpooled5.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.9%
Average one-way commute: 14.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bakersville, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
601
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
46
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 27°F
45.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bakersville, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities near Bakersville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Spruce PineTown | 8.4 mi | 4.1 |
| BurnsvilleTown | 10 mi | 1.6 |
| CrossnoreTown | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| Roan Mountain, TNCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6.6 |
| NewlandTown | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| Elk ParkTown | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| LinvilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| Banner Hill, TNCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| Erwin, TNTown | 17 mi | 4.1 |
| Unicoi, TNTown | 17 mi | 16.2 |
| Sugar MountainVillage | 18 mi | 2.5 |
| Hampton, TNCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4.4 |
| Grandfather VillageVillage | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| Banner ElkTown | 19 mi | 1.9 |
| Embreeville, TNCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| Valley Forge, TNCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bakersville, NC in?
- Bakersville is in Mitchell County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Bakersville, NC?
- About 747 people live in Bakersville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bakersville?
- Nearby places include Spruce Pine (8.4 mi), Burnsville (10 mi), Crossnore (13 mi), Roan Mountain, TN (13 mi), Newland (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023