Montreat, NC Demographics

A map of Montreat's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	449	740	71.3%	82.1%
Hispanic	102	67	16.2%	7.4%
Black	73	75	11.6%	8.3%
Asian	4	6	0.6%	0.7%
Multiracial	2	10	0.3%	1.1%
Native American/Other	0	3	0.0%	0.3%

Montreat, North Carolina has an estimated population of 630, a dramatic decrease from the 901 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.3% White, 16.2% Hispanic, 11.6% Black, 0.6% Asian, 0.3% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Montreat, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Montreat has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Montreat, that probability was 31.3% in 2020 and 45.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Montreat is ranked the 546th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Montreat was ranked the 459th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Montreat's White Population

449 residents of Montreat, or 71.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Montreat is considerably higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Montreat ranks 233rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montreat's White population has declined by an estimated 39.3%. White residents' share of Montreat's population has decreased from 82.1% to 71.3%.

Montreat is more White than neighboring Swannanoa (69.9% White). Montreat is less White than neighboring Black Mountain (89.2% White), Old Fort (85% White), Fairview (89.4% White), and Gerton (100% White).

Montreat's Black Population

73 residents of Montreat, or 11.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Montreat is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Montreat ranks 453rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montreat's Black population has declined by an estimated 2.7%. Black residents' share of Montreat's population has increased from 8.3% to 11.6%.

Montreat is more Black than neighboring Black Mountain (4.2% Black), Swannanoa (1.3% Black), Old Fort (4.9% Black), Fairview (0% Black), and Gerton (0% Black).

Montreat's Asian Population

4 residents of Montreat, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Montreat is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Montreat ranks 374th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montreat's Asian population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Asian residents' share of Montreat's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Montreat is more Asian than neighboring Black Mountain (0.4% Asian), Swannanoa (0.2% Asian), Old Fort (0% Asian), Fairview (0% Asian), and Gerton (0% Asian).

Montreat's Hispanic Population

102 residents of Montreat, or 16.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Montreat is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Montreat ranks 309th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montreat's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 52.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Montreat's population has increased from 7.4% to 16.2%.

Montreat is more Hispanic than neighboring Black Mountain (1.5% Hispanic), Old Fort (3.1% Hispanic), Fairview (0% Hispanic), and Gerton (0% Hispanic). Montreat is less Hispanic than neighboring Swannanoa (23.9% Hispanic).

Montreat's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Montreat, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Montreat is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Montreat ranks 662nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montreat's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Montreat's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Montreat is less Native American/Other than neighboring Black Mountain (1.3% Native American/Other), Swannanoa (0.2% Native American/Other), Old Fort (2% Native American/Other), and Fairview (4.4% Native American/Other).

Montreat's Multiracial Population

2 residents of Montreat, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Montreat is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Montreat ranks 750th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montreat's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 80.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Montreat's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.3%.

Montreat is more Multiracial than neighboring Gerton (0% Multiracial). Montreat is less Multiracial than neighboring Black Mountain (3.3% Multiracial), Swannanoa (4.6% Multiracial), Old Fort (5% Multiracial), and Fairview (6.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.