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Mount Holly, NC


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Mount Holly, North Carolina

Mount Holly, North Carolina, in Gaston county, is 10 miles E of Gastonia, North Carolina (center to center) and 10 miles NW of Charlotte, North Carolina. Part of the surrounding Charlotte - Gastonia - Rock Hill metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Mount Holly is home to some 9,618 residents.

The People and Families of Mount Holly

In Mount Holly, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mount Holly had a median family income of $46,295.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($2,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Mount Holly. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Mount Holly Housing

According to the 2000 census, 60% of the housing in Mount Holly was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Mount Holly, 97% of commuters drive to work. People in the city expect to drive a lot. The city does not have a lot of public transportation.

Comparative Profile of Mount Holly, NC

Comparing Mount Holly 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
Racial Diversity75
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Well-Paid Single Women68
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population64
Well-Paid Single Men68
Senior Citizens54
Age of the Population43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married46
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better58
Median Family Income58
People Above Poverty57
College Educated Adults45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times54
Working at Home35
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes74
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Housing Recently Built64
People Living Alone65
Affordability of Rents53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime58
Low Violent Crime46

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