At a Glance
Median Income
$52,416
$30,418 per capita
Home Value
$164,000
Zillow: $191,735
Median Rent
$608/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
83.2% high school+
Unemployment
13.5%
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
17.1% smoking rate
How Mulberry Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mulberry's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mulberry a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mulberry residents earn a median household income of $52,416 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,418. The unemployment rate stands at 13.5% (275% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,388 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mulberry is $164,000 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,735. Median rent is $608/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
17.2% of adults in Mulberry hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
83.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mulberry has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,134
Median Age47.7 yrs
Density419/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born7.1%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$52,416
Per Capita$30,418
Unemployment13.5%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$3,234M
Avg Weekly Wage$923
Housing
A+
Home Value$164,000
Rent$608
Ownership73.6%
Zillow$191,735
Housing Units968
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death12,047/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain51.7 in/yr
Elevation1,303 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+83.2%
Graduate+11.6%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 20%
Commute22 min
Broadband81.4%
Internet Speed221 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Mulberry was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Statesville Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
25.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 221 Mbps.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.