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Mount Gilead, NC


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Mount Gilead, North Carolina

Mount Gilead, North Carolina, in Montgomery county, is 35 miles E of Concord, North Carolina (center to center) and 47 miles E of Charlotte, North Carolina. There are an estimated 1,389 people in the town.

The People and Families of Mount Gilead

In Mount Gilead, about 49% of adults are married.

Mount Gilead has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mount Gilead had a median family income of $36,250.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($500) in Mount Gilead. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Mount Gilead Housing

Approximately 67% of housing in Mount Gilead is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Mount Gilead, 94% of commuters drive to work. The town is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.

High Points

Mount Gilead strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Mount Gilead Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Mount Gilead Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Mount Gilead, NC

Comparing Mount Gilead to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Racial Diversity107
Senior Citizens88
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Age of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Men22
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married47

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults65
People in Middle Class or Better44
Median Family Income44
People Above Poverty34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times55
Working at Home33
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Housing Recently Built63
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Affordability of Rents45
People Living Alone33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime26
Low Violent Crime12
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