Mount Gilead is a town located in Montgomery County North Carolina. Mount Gilead has a 2024 population of 1,181. Mount Gilead is currently growing at a rate of 0.25% annually and its population has increased by 1.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,169 in 2020.
The average household income in Mount Gilead is $60,431 with a poverty rate of 17.12%. The median age in Mount Gilead is 43.7 years: 35.8 years for males, and 44.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mount Gilead was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 649 | 55.66% |
| White | 329 | 28.22% |
| Asian | 139 | 11.92% |
| Other race | 28 | 2.4% |
| Two or more races | 21 | 1.8% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 467 | 2.43 | 64.7 | 35.3 |
| Married | 176 | 3.1 | 81.8 | 18.2 |
| Female | 176 | 2.51 | 58 | 42 |
| Non Family | 96 | 0 | 58.3 | 41.7 |
| Male | 19 | 2.84 | 0 | 100 |
2.69
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
64.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 75 | 7.74% |
| Associates Degree | 126 | 13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 108 | 11.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 92 | 9.49% |
| High School Graduate | 285 | 29.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50 | 5.16% |
| Some College | 233 | 24.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 548 | 489 | 37 |
| White | 250 | 240 | 66 |
| Asian | 139 | 97 | 97 |
| Hispanic | 29 | 15 | 0 |
| Other Race | 23 | 9 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 69.78%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,833 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $2,499 | $0 | $2,499 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $33,000 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $42,647 | $43,162 | $0 |
| Overall | $28,786 | $34,196 | $28,406 |
| Some College | $28,442 | $18,533 | $28,931 |
$28,786
Average Earnings
$34,196
Average Male
$28,406
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.07% of Mount Gilead residents speak only English, while 14.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 12.36% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 315 | 122 | 38.73% |
| Black | 648 | 64 | 9.88% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 11 | 32.35% |
| Multiple | 21 | 6 | 28.57% |
| Other | 28 | 5 | 17.86% |
17.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.63%
Male Poverty Rate
16.02%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mount Gilead is White, with 38.73% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mount Gilead is Black, with 9.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 18.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.2% |
| Some College | 10.31% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 11.45% |
| Female Employed | 10.8% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,860 | $65,950 |
| Households | $58,281 | $60,431 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $14,833 | $31,229 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.5%
Male Marriage Rate
36.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
53
Number of Veterans
50
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 20 |
| Korea | 17 |
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| Second Gulf War | 12 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 30 |
| 65 to 74 | 12 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33 | 13.2% |
| Black | 11 | 1.97% |
| Other Race | 9 | 39.13% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 31.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.87%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.7%
Labor Force Participation
58.2%
Employment Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
76.42%
Born in Mount Gilead
86.36%
Native Born
13.64%
Foreign Born
12.26%
Non Citizen
1.37%
Naturalized
86.36% of Mount Gilead residents were born in the United States, with 76.42% having been born in North Carolina. 12.26% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,196 | 3 | 0.25% |
| 2028 | 1,193 | 3 | 0.25% |
| 2027 | 1,190 | 3 | 0.25% |
| 2026 | 1,187 | 3 | 0.25% |
| 2025 | 1,184 | 3 | 0.25% |
| 2024 | 1,181 | 3 | 0.25% |
| 2023 | 1,178 | 11 | 0.94% |
| 2022 | 1,167 | -3 | -0.26% |
| 2021 | 1,170 | 1 | 0.09% |
| 2020 | 1,169 | 25 | 2.19% |
| 2019 | 1,144 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1,144 | -4 | -0.35% |
| 2017 | 1,148 | -4 | -0.35% |
| 2016 | 1,152 | -7 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 1,159 | 3 | 0.26% |
| 2014 | 1,156 | -9 | -0.77% |
| 2013 | 1,165 | -3 | -0.26% |
| 2012 | 1,168 | -8 | -0.68% |
| 2011 | 1,176 | -2 | -0.17% |
| 2010 | 1,178 | 0 | 0% |