Mars Hill, NC

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2021 Population

2,802

7.68% 1-year decline

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

25.4

3.25% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

11.1%

38.9% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$67,125

19.9% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$248,500

2.69% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

1,133

8.85% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Mars Hill, NC had a population of 2.8k people with a median age of 25.4 and a median household income of $67,125. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Mars Hill, NC declined from 3,035 to 2,802, a −7.68% decrease and its median household income grew from $56,000 to $67,125, a 19.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Mars Hill, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (86%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.14%), White (Hispanic) (2.53%), Other (Hispanic) (2%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.11%).

None of the households in Mars Hill, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.9% of the residents in Mars Hill, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Mars Hill, NC are Mars Hill University (279 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Mars Hill, NC was $248,500, and the homeownership rate was 58.5%.

Most people in Mars Hill, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Mars Hill, NC was 3 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Mars Hill, NC is home to a population of 2.8k people, from which 95.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.53% of Mars Hill, NC residents were born outside of the country (155 people).

In 2021, there were 14 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.41k people) in Mars Hill, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 172 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 71 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.9%

2021 Citizenship

95.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.9% of Mars Hill, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Mars Hill, NC was 95.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Mars Hill, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Mars Hill, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
2.41k ± 429
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
172 ± 89
White (Hispanic)
71 ± 75

5.07%

Hispanic Population

142 people

5.07% of the people in Mars Hill, NC are hispanic (142 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Mars Hill, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
219,250 ± 11,374 people
India
77,157 ± 6,794 people
Honduras
37,868 ± 4,769 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 219,250 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 77,157 and Honduras with 37,868.

Foreign-Born Population

5.53%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

155 people

5.93%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

180 people

As of 2021, 5.53% of Mars Hill, NC residents (155 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Mars Hill, NC was 5.93%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Mars Hill, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
62 ± 82
Vietnam
30 ± 29
Gulf War (1990s)
9 ± 10

Mars Hill, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.07 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Mars Hill, NC employs 1.13k people. The largest industries in Mars Hill, NC are Educational Services (244 people), Retail Trade (159 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (114 people), and the highest paying industries are Health Care & Social Assistance ($79,167), Utilities ($77,750), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($68,571).

Males in North Carolina have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,490. The income inequality in North Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

1.13k

2021 Value

± 226

−8.85%

1 Year decline

± 29.3%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Mars Hill, NC declined at a rate of −8.85%, from 1.24k employees to 1.13k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Mars Hill, NC, are Sales & Related Occupations (152 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (113 people), and Management Occupations (108 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Mars Hill, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

1.13k

2021 Value

± 226

−8.85%

1 Year decline

± 29.3%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Mars Hill, NC declined at a rate of −8.85%, from 1.24k employees to 1.13k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Mars Hill, NC, are Educational Services (244 people), Retail Trade (159 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (114 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Mars Hill, NC, though some of these residents may live in Mars Hill, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,083

Median earning men ± $12,772

$31,563

Median earning women ± $10,271

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($69,286), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($66,406), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($66,333).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($61,250), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($39,375), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($38,500).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $53.7B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($49.7B) and Machinery ($44.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for North Carolina.

$462B

2020 Value in North Carolina

$926B

Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $462B. This is expected to increase 100% to $926B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

South Carolina
$32.8B
Virginia
$26.1B
Georgia
$18.1B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $32.8B, followed by Virginia with $26.1B and Georgia and $18.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Mars Hill, NC. Showing the available data for North Carolina.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.881%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

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Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Ted Budd

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Mars Hill, NC awarded 279 degrees. The student population of Mars Hill, NC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 528 male students and 545 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Mars Hill, NC are White (180 and 66.7%), followed by Black or African American (49 and 18.1%), Hispanic or Latino (22 and 8.15%), and Two or More Races (9 and 3.33%).

The largest universities in Mars Hill, NC by number of degrees awarded are Mars Hill University (279 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Mars Hill, NC are General Business Administration & Management (46 and 16.5%), Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (31 and 11.1%), and Social Work (22 and 7.89%).

The median tuition cost in Mars Hill, NC for private four year colleges is $35,665.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Mars Hill, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 79.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,073 (49.2% men and 50.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 1,073 students enrolled in Mars Hill, NC, 49.2% men and 50.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 677 records, of which 60.1% were women and 39.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
38 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
24 degrees awarded
Social Work
22 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Mars Hill, NC was General Business Administration & Management with 38 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Mars Hill, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Mars Hill University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

279 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mars Hill University with 279 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 99 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Mars Hill, NC, which is 0.55 times less than the 180 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 180 degrees mean that there were 3.67 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 49 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($35,665) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Measure

In 2021, 0.886% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.756% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.13M), Some college (1.85M), and Bachelors Degree (1.58M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Mars Hill, NC was $248,500 in 2021, which is 1.01 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $242,000 to $248,500, a 2.69% increase. The homeownership rate in Mars Hill, NC is 58.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Mars Hill, NC have an average commute time of 27.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Mars Hill, NC is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$248,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$31,643

$479

Median Property Taxes

±$113

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Mars Hill, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Mars Hill, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

58.5%

Homeownership

2021

60.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 58.5% of the housing units in Mars Hill, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 55.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Mars Hill, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 107

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Mars Hill, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$67,125

Median Household Income

± $29,267

819

Number of Households

± 168

In 2021, the median household income of the 819 households in Mars Hill, NC grew to $67,125 from the previous year's value of $56,000.

The following chart displays the households in Mars Hill, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Mars Hill, NC is from North Carolina.

0.47

2021 Wage GINI in North Carolina

0.47

2020 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2021, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.00774% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (71.4%)
Worked At Home (12.6%)
Walked (9.09%)

In 2021, 71.4% of workers in Mars Hill, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.6%) and those who walked to work (9.09%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

27.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Mars Hill, NC have a longer commute time (27.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.05% of the workforce in Mars Hill, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Mars Hill, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

3 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Mars Hill, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Mars Hill, NC have 3 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Mars Hill, NC (237 out of 2.13k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Mars Hill, NC is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.1% of the population of Mars Hill, NC has health coverage, with 48.4% on employee plans, 12.4% on Medicaid, 9.35% on Medicare, 20.7% on non-group plans, and 1.18% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Madison County, NC see 1554 patients per year on average, which represents a 14.3% decrease from the previous year (1814 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 4348 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 572 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Madison County, NC.

1,554 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Madison County, NC

Primary care physicians in Madison County, NC see an average of 1,554 patients per year. This represents a 14.3% decrease from the previous year (1,814 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Madison County, NC in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.1% under 18 years, 32.4% between 18 and 34 years, 29% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 58.5% were men and 41.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.92%

Uninsured

48.4%

Employer Coverage

12.4%

Medicaid

9.35%

Medicare

20.7%

Non-Group

1.18%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Mars Hill, NC declined by 29.7% from 11.3% to 7.92%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Mars Hill, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.