Boiling Spring Lakes is home to 5,372 people in North Carolina. The population has more than doubled since 2000, adding 2,400 people. 82% of homes are owner-occupied. The median age is 41.2, about 4 years above the US median. About 18% of adults have finished a four-year degree. The foreign-born share is 5%.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)34.7%(148)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)24.8%(106)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era28.1%(120)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War6.6%(28)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 427 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
How many people live in Boiling Spring Lakes, North Carolina?
Boiling Spring Lakes, North Carolina has about 5,372 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Boiling Spring Lakes, North Carolina?
The typical household in Boiling Spring Lakes, North Carolina earns about $46,464 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Boiling Spring Lakes, North Carolina expensive?
In Boiling Spring Lakes, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $171,500, and the typical rent is about $865 a month.
How educated are people in Boiling Spring Lakes, North Carolina?
About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in Boiling Spring Lakes, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Boiling Spring Lakes, North Carolina?
About 12.0% of people in Boiling Spring Lakes, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.
Has Boiling Spring Lakes, North Carolina grown since 1990?
Yes, Boiling Spring Lakes, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,700 residents, a change of about 221 percent over that period.
