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Mount Olive, NC
Town in Wayne County, North Carolina.
Population
4,453
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,626
ZIP codes
0
Mount Olive and its ZIP codes
Mount Olive at a glance
- Mount Olive is about 7.4 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $48,700, 33% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $153,500 (47% below North Carolina) and median rent is $950 a month.
Local data for Mount Olive, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mount Olive, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,700
Poverty rate
17.7%
Median home value
$153,500
Median rent
$950/mo
Homeownership
56.9%
Bachelor's or higher
22.8%
Median age
42.9
Average commute
19.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Haitian Americans (403), Salvadoran Americans (231), Irish Americans (201).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wayne County. PPP loans are for Mount Olive.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,216
41,053 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,955
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$894M
FY 2026, $7,620 per person
How people get to work
Mount Olive, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.2%
- Carpooled15.1%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked2.8%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.5%
Average one-way commute: 19.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mount Olive, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
492
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
848
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 31°F
49.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mount Olive, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.5%
U.S. 33.3% +9.2 pts
Diabetes
18.3%
U.S. 12.1% +6.2 pts
Smoking
18.6%
U.S. 12.8% +5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.5%
U.S. 11.1% +4.4 pts
Cities near Mount Olive
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CalypsoTown | 3.8 mi | 1 |
| DudleyCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 2.8 |
| FaisonTown | 6.9 mi | 0.9 |
| BrogdenCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 2.2 |
| Mar-MacCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 4.5 |
| BowdensCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| ElroyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.5 |
| Seven SpringsTown | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Walnut CreekVillage | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| GoldsboroCity | 13 mi | 28.6 |
| WarsawTown | 14 mi | 3.2 |
| KeenerCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 11.2 |
| TurkeyTown | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| New HopeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.5 |
| Newton GroveTown | 17 mi | 3.1 |
| La GrangeTown | 17 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mount Olive, NC in?
- Mount Olive is in Wayne County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Mount Olive, NC?
- About 4,453 people live in Mount Olive, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mount Olive?
- Nearby places include Calypso (3.8 mi), Dudley (4.9 mi), Faison (6.9 mi), Brogden (7.4 mi), Mar-Mac (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023