Beech Mountain, NC

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in Beech Mountain

Heaton / Diamond Creek

Zionville / Silverstone

Chestnut Dale / Cranberry Gap

Linville Historic District / Pineola

Demographics of Beech Mountain

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

52.4%

Households with Children

7.6%

School Enrollment K-12

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 2.5%
School Age (5-17): 6.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 7.3%
Working Age (35-54): 20.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 20.9%
Seniors (65+): 42.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 3.6%
High School / GED: 7.7%
Some College or Associate's: 36.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 52.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 5.6%
Single Parents: 2.0%
Couples & Adults: 55.8%
Living Alone: 36.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 93.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 2.4%
Asian: 0.4%
Black or African American: 0.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 46.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 54.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 16.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 78.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.7%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 95.6%
Spanish: 1.2%
European & Indo-European: 3.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.5%
Elementary (1-4): 1.7%
Middle School (5-8): 2.7%
High School (9-12): 0.3%
College / Graduate: 2.5%
Not Enrolled: 90.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources