Pilot Mountain, NC is a small town located in the heart of North Carolina with a population of 1,747. It has an area of 2.5 square miles and a population density of 692 people per square mile. The town is located close to Winston-Salem and other nearby cities, giving it convenient access to urban amenities while still maintaining its small-town charm.
Businesses located in Pilot Mountain include Pilot Brewing Company, which offers local craft brews on tap, as well as several restaurants like Cabo Mexican Restaurant and Pie in the Sky Pizza & Pub that offer cuisine from all around the world. There are also several retail stores that provide trendy clothing and home décor options for residents.
Outdoor activities abound in Pilot Mountain year-round due to its mild climate and abundance of natural attractions. For those looking for fun in the sun, visitors can take advantage of nearby golf courses or go camping and fishing at Pilot Mountain State Park. In addition to outdoor recreation, there are also plenty of opportunities to explore arts and culture at the Surry Arts Council or browse antiques at West Main Antiques Mall.
Local sporting events in the Pilot Mountain area include high school football games during fall season as well as Little League Baseball during summertime. In addition, residents can enjoy live music performances from local bands at Mason Jar Music Hall or take part in non-competitive athletics such as martial arts classes offered by Rise Above Martial Arts Academy or pick up a game of basketball at one of the community parks located throughout town.
The population in Pilot Mountain is 1,747. There are 858 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Pilot Mountain is 45.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Pilot Mountain is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Pilot Mountain
- 45.1% are married
- 17.8% are divorced
- 28.4% are married with children
- 28.9% have children, but are single
Race in Pilot Mountain
- 88.0% are White
- 8.4% are Black
- 0.7% are Asian
- 0.4% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander