Mount Olive, NC

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2021 Population
4,155
11% 1-year decline
US Senator
Thom Tillis
Republican Party
US Senator
Ted Budd
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
42.4
1.92% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
22%
7.12% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$40,392
4.77% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$93,300
4.99% 1-year decline
2021 Employed Population
1,983
13.7% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Mount Olive, NC had a population of 4.16k people with a median age of 42.4 and a median household income of $40,392. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Mount Olive, NC declined from 4,670 to 4,155, a −11% decrease and its median household income grew from $38,553 to $40,392, a 4.77% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Mount Olive, NC are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (49.7%), White (Non-Hispanic) (40.6%), White (Hispanic) (3.47%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.62%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.19%).

None of the households in Mount Olive, 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.

88.9% of the residents in Mount Olive, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Mount Olive, NC are University of Mount Olive (791 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Mount Olive, NC was $93,300, and the homeownership rate was 53.7%.

Most people in Mount Olive, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Mount Olive, NC was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Mount Olive, NC is home to a population of 4.16k people, from which 88.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 12.9% of Mount Olive, NC residents were born outside of the country (534 people).

In 2021, there were 1.22 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.07k people) in Mount Olive, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.69k White (Non-Hispanic) and 144 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

88.9%
2021 Citizenship
88.1%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 88.9% of Mount Olive, NC residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Mount Olive, NC was 88.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Mount Olive, NC
  1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    2.07k ± 294
  2. White (Non-Hispanic)
    1.69k ± 308
  3. White (Hispanic)
    144 ± 116
6.47%
Hispanic Population
269 people

In 2021, there were 1.22 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.07k people) in Mount Olive, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.69k White (Non-Hispanic) and 144 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

6.47% of the people in Mount Olive, NC are hispanic (269 people).

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

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    219,250 ± 11,374 people
  2. India
    77,157 ± 6,794 people
  3. 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.

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Foreign-Born Population

12.9%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
534 people
14.8%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
692 people

As of 2021, 12.9% of Mount Olive, NC residents (534 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 Mount Olive, NC was 14.8%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    73 ± 43
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    32 ± 42
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    9 ± 19

Mount Olive, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.28 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Mount Olive, NC employs 1.98k people. The largest industries in Mount Olive, NC are Manufacturing (472 people), Retail Trade (359 people), and Educational Services (262 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($68,750), Transportation & Warehousing ($68,750), and Public Administration ($51,898).

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.

Occupations

1.98k
2021 Value
± 332
−13.7%
1 Year decline
± 26.8%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Mount Olive, NC declined at a rate of −13.7%, from 2.3k employees to 1.98k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Mount Olive, NC, are Production Occupations (265 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (246 people), and Material Moving Occupations (243 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Mount Olive, NC.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

1.98k
2021 Value
± 332
−13.7%
1 Year decline
± 26.8%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Mount Olive, NC declined at a rate of −13.7%, from 2.3k employees to 1.98k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Mount Olive, NC, are Manufacturing (472 people), Retail Trade (359 people), and Educational Services (262 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Mount Olive, NC, though some of these residents may live in Mount Olive, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$27,770
Median earning men ± $9,093
$26,298
Median earning women ± $5,159

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($51,898), Construction ($50,828), and Manufacturing ($30,240).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($31,094), Manufacturing ($23,036), and Retail Trade ($20,556).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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 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
  1. $53.7B
  2. $49.7B
  3. $44.5B

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.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$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.

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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
  1. $32.8B
  2. $26.1B
  3. $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).

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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.

US Senators from North Carolina

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Thom Tillis
Senator from North Carolina2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015
Ted Budd
Senator from North Carolina3
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.

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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.

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In 2021, universities in Mount Olive, NC awarded 791 degrees. The student population of Mount Olive, NC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 751 male students and 1,537 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Mount Olive, NC are White (431 and 57%), followed by Black or African American (180 and 23.8%), Unknown (62 and 8.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (53 and 7.01%).

The largest universities in Mount Olive, NC by number of degrees awarded are University of Mount Olive (791 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Mount Olive, NC are General Business Administration & Management (154 and 19.5%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (77 and 9.73%), and General Health Services (69 and 8.72%).

The median tuition cost in Mount Olive, NC for private four year colleges is $21,618.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2021 in Mount Olive, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 82.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 2,288 (32.8% men and 67.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 2,288 students enrolled in Mount Olive, NC, 32.8% men and 67.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,248 records, of which 68.7% were women and 31.3% men.

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Concentrations

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Mount Olive, NC was General Business Administration & Management with 99 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

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Largest Universities by degrees awarded
791 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Mount Olive with 791 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

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In 2021, 248 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Mount Olive, NC, which is 0.457 times less than the 543 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 431 degrees mean that there were 2.39 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 180 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($21,618) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,350) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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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.

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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).

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The median property value in Mount Olive, NC was $93,300 in 2021, which is 0.381 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $98,200 to $93,300, a 4.99% decrease. The homeownership rate in Mount Olive, NC is 53.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Mount Olive, NC have an average commute time of 19.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Mount Olive, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$93,300
Median Property Value 2021
±$16,489
$893
Median Property Taxes
±$200

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 Mount Olive, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

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Rent vs Own

53.7%
Homeownership
2021
63.4%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 53.7% of the housing units in Mount Olive, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 58.9%.

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Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity
Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 8
  2. Census Tract 7

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

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Household Income

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$40,392
Median Household Income
± $3,239
1.66k
Number of Households
± 285

In 2021, the median household income of the 1.66k households in Mount Olive, NC grew to $40,392 from the previous year's value of $38,553.

The following chart displays the households in Mount Olive, 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 < $10k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Mount Olive, 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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (71.5%)
  2. Carpooled (21%)
  3. Walked (5.91%)

In 2021, 71.5% of workers in Mount Olive, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (21%) and those who walked to work (5.91%).

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.

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Commute Time

19.3 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Mount Olive, NC have a shorter commute time (19.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.03% of the workforce in Mount Olive, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Mount Olive, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Mount Olive, NC have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

22% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Mount Olive, NC (798 out of 3.64k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 16 - 17.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Mount Olive, NC is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

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.

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82.9% of the population of Mount Olive, NC has health coverage, with 35.5% on employee plans, 18.4% on Medicaid, 17.5% on Medicare, 9.83% on non-group plans, and 1.63% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Wayne County, NC see 2087 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0957% decrease from the previous year (2089 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1771 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 451 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,087 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wayne County, NC

Primary care physicians in Wayne County, NC see an average of 2,087 patients per year. This represents a 0.0957% decrease from the previous year (2,089 patients).

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

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.9% under 18 years, 24.6% between 18 and 34 years, 35.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.6% were men and 54.4% were women.

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Uninsured People

17.1%
Uninsured
35.5%
Employer Coverage
18.4%
Medicaid
17.5%
Medicare
9.83%
Non-Group
1.63%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Mount Olive, NC grew by 6.67% from 16% to 17.1%.

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