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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

East Spencer

North Carolina · 2,055 residents · 2.452 sq mi
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East Spencer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $13,304. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $37,800. The poverty rate of 28.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,055
+17%vs 2000
vs 1,755 in 2000
1990 – 2025
838 / sq mi
+17%vs 2000
vs 716 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.0
+5%vs 2000
vs 30.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024East Spencer
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$13,304
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $18,947 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,597
−25%vs 2000
vs $10,180 in 2000
US average: $14,340
28.6%
−7.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 35.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$37,800
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $66,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$314
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $414 in 2000
US average: $450
47.2%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 47.3% in 2000
52.8% rent
2.8
−19%vs 2000
vs 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic10.2%(179)
Black85.8%(1,505)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(48)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.3%(514)
1990
White, non-Hispanic15.4%(317)
Black84%(1,726)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(12)
Diversity Score34.6%(712)
35
+18%vs 2000
vs 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.9%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
51.1%
−11.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.1%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.7 min
+46%vs 2000
vs 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in East Spencer, North Carolina?

East Spencer, North Carolina has about 2,055 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in East Spencer, North Carolina?

The typical household in East Spencer, North Carolina earns about $13,304 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Spencer, North Carolina expensive?

In East Spencer, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $37,800, and the typical rent is about $314 a month.

How educated are people in East Spencer, North Carolina?

About 4.9% of adults age 25 and over in East Spencer, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Spencer, North Carolina?

About 28.6% of people in East Spencer, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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