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Hot Springs

North Carolina · 548 residents (2025 est.) · 2.867 sq mi
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Hot Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,688. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $179,200. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 38% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
567
−12%since 2000
from 645 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
198 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 225 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.5
+7%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:548 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2934005086157221990201020202024Hot Springs
2024567
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,688
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,714 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,036
+148%since 2000
from $12,497 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.7%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.469
+15%since 2010
from 0.407 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance16.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services14.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information3.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$179,200
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$521
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $235 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.1%
−12.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
48.9% rent
Vacancy rate
26.1%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.1%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+52%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
66
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(633)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(20)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(557)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(10)
Diversity Score4.3%(25)
Diversity Score
4
+40%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.6%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.3%
+33.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
−8%since 2000
from 26.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 89.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.7%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.4%
+22.7 ptssince 2011
from 40.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.2%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
Female
54.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.3%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.0%
−23.3 ptssince 2012
from 44.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.6%
−78.0 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.3%
+30.3 ptssince 2017
from 61.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hot Springs, North Carolina?

Hot Springs, North Carolina has about 567 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hot Springs, North Carolina earns about $44,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hot Springs, North Carolina expensive?

In Hot Springs, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $179,200, and the typical rent is about $521 a month.

How educated are people in Hot Springs, North Carolina?

About 26.6% of adults age 25 and over in Hot Springs, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 18.9% of people in Hot Springs, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hot Springs, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Hot Springs, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 89 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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