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Black Mountain, NC
Town in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
Population
8,513
Land area
6.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,262
ZIP codes
0
Black Mountain and its ZIP codes
Black Mountain at a glance
- Black Mountain is about 5.7 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- It is the 113th most populous of 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- Households here earn a median of $77,042 a year, 6% more than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $358,900 (24% above North Carolina) and median rent is $1,652 a month.
Local data for Black Mountain, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Black Mountain, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,042
Poverty rate
5.9%
Median home value
$358,900
Median rent
$1,652/mo
Homeownership
66.9%
Bachelor's or higher
56.3%
Median age
58.4
Average commute
21.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,003), Irish Americans (973), Scottish Americans (534).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Buncombe County. PPP loans are for Black Mountain.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,596
134,686 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,623
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.4B
FY 2026, $8,849 per person
How people get to work
Black Mountain, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.5%
- Carpooled6.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home19.7%
Average one-way commute: 21.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Black Mountain, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
850
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1,026
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 26°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Black Mountain, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.0%
U.S. 33.3% -4.3 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
10.1%
U.S. 12.8% -2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Cities near Black Mountain
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MontreatTown | 3.1 mi | 2.7 |
| SwannanoaCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 6.4 |
| FairviewCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 6.2 |
| Old FortTown | 8.7 mi | 1.2 |
| GertonCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 3.7 |
| AshevilleCity | 12 mi | 45.5 |
| Chimney Rock VillageVillage | 12 mi | 3.4 |
| Biltmore ForestTown | 13 mi | 2.9 |
| Hoopers CreekCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6.9 |
| Lake LureTown | 13 mi | 13.2 |
| Royal PinesCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.7 |
| BarnardsvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.5 |
| WeavervilleTown | 14 mi | 4 |
| EdneyvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 10.7 |
| WoodfinTown | 15 mi | 9.3 |
| EmmaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Black Mountain, NC in?
- Black Mountain is in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Black Mountain, NC?
- About 8,513 people live in Black Mountain, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Black Mountain?
- Nearby places include Montreat (3.1 mi), Swannanoa (3.2 mi), Fairview (7 mi), Old Fort (8.7 mi), Gerton (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023