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East Spencer

North Carolina · 1,567 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 $36,250. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $74,500. The poverty rate of 29.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,567
−11%since 2000
from 1,755 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
639 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 716 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.0
+18%since 2000
from 30.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024East Spencer
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,947 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,973
+106%since 2000
from $10,180 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.8%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 35.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade16.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,500
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$542
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $414 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
40.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 47.3% in 2000
59.4% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−41%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic14.9%(233)
Black68.8%(1,078)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(153)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other5.6%(87)
Diversity Score60.8%(953)
Diversity Score
61
+107%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
+23.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+127%since 2000
from 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
20.0%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 15.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 52.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.0%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.9%
−74.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Spencer, North Carolina?

East Spencer, North Carolina has about 1,567 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Spencer, North Carolina earns about $36,250 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 $74,500, and the typical rent is about $542 a month.

How educated are people in East Spencer, North Carolina?

About 11.2% 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 29.3% of people in East Spencer, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Spencer, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, East Spencer, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 488 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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

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