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Connelly Springs

North Carolina · 1,529 residents · 4.99 sq mi
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Connelly Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,625. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 285 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $106,200. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,529
−16%since 2000
from 1,814 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
306 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 364 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.1
+42%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Connelly Springs
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,625
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,889 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,835
+100%since 2000
from $14,451 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade39%
US avg: 10%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,200
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
24.8% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+30%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90%(1,632)
Black1.7%(30)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(4)
Asian7.4%(134)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.5%(390)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(1,214)
Black2.5%(38)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(81)
Asian8.4%(128)
Other1.5%(23)
Diversity Score39.9%(610)
Diversity Score
40
+86%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.8%
+21.7 ptssince 2000
from 58.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+62%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 14.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.8%
−12.3 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.8%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
45.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.2%
−69.8 ptssince 2013
from 79.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Connelly Springs, North Carolina?

Connelly Springs, North Carolina has about 1,529 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Connelly Springs, North Carolina?

The typical household in Connelly Springs, North Carolina earns about $44,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Connelly Springs, North Carolina expensive?

In Connelly Springs, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $106,200, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Connelly Springs, North Carolina?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in Connelly Springs, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Connelly Springs, North Carolina?

About 14.4% of people in Connelly Springs, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Connelly Springs, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Connelly Springs, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 133 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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