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Spruce Pine

Alabama · 189 residents · 0.928 sq mi
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Spruce Pine is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,978. Population has declined 4% since 2023. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 22.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 53% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 22.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
56% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
189
−4%since 2023
from 197 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
204 / sq mi
−4%since 2023
from 212 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
22.8
Unchangedsince 2023
from 22.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
061122183244201020202024Spruce Pine
2024189
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,978
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $92,344 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,668
+35%since 2023
from $19,817 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
85.7%
+17.7 ptssince 2023
from 68.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2023
from 20.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.183
−48%since 2023
from 0.355 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade39.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information25%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services14.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration14.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance12.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
55.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2023
from 64.0% in 2023
44.2% rent
Vacancy rate
33.0%
−15.6 ptssince 2023
from 48.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic64.5%(127)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other35.5%(70)
Diversity Score57.3%(113)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(137)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other27.5%(52)
Diversity Score49.9%(94)
Diversity Score
50
−13%since 2023
from 57 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 81.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
−2%since 2023
from 20.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 73.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 14.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
15.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2023
from 50.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 17.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 34.0% in 2023
Female
64.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 66.0% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2023
from 20.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
55.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2023
from 64.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spruce Pine, Alabama?

Spruce Pine, Alabama has about 189 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Spruce Pine, Alabama?

The typical household in Spruce Pine, Alabama earns about $97,978 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Spruce Pine, Alabama?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Spruce Pine, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Spruce Pine, Alabama?

About 11.6% of people in Spruce Pine, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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