Pilot Mountain, NC is a small community of 8,141 people located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It's population density is 135 people per square mile, making it one of the more densely populated areas in the state. This charming town is home to many locally owned businesses including The Pilot Mountain Mercantile, Mast General Store, and Shear Elegance Hair Salon. It also offers year-round outdoor activities such as hiking in Pilot Mountain State Park and golfing at Cross Creek Country Club. Other organizations that have a presence in Pilot Mountain are Pilot Mountain Community Emergency Services and the Pilot Mountain Historical Society which seek to preserve the history of this special place. For sports fans there are several local sporting events to enjoy including high school football games on Friday nights and basketball tournaments hosted by nearby universities.
The population in Pilot Mountain (zip 27041) is 8,141. There are 138 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Pilot Mountain (zip 27041) is 46.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Pilot Mountain (zip 27041) is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Pilot Mountain (zip 27041)
- 54.7% are married
- 12.4% are divorced
- 26.7% are married with children
- 21.2% have children, but are single
Race in Pilot Mountain (zip 27041)
- 93.7% are White
- 2.3% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 0.5% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander