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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Hot Springs

North Carolina · 645 residents · 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 $20,714. Population has grown 35% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $54,800. With a median age of 41.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 47% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

645
+35%since 1990
from 478 in 1990
1990 – 2025
225 / sq mi
+35%since 1990
from 167 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.5
+10%since 1990
from 37.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2934005086157221990201020202024Hot Springs
2024567
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,714
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,813 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,497
+32%since 1990
from $9,475 in 1990
US average: $21,522
24.4%
+13.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$54,800
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$235
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $192 in 1990
US average: $602
63.1%
−6.2 ptssince 1990
from 69.3% in 1990
36.9% rent
2.6
+42%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(478)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(633)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0.5%(3)
Diversity Score3.1%(20)
3
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.7%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.9%
+11.4 ptssince 1990
from 52.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.8%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.9 min
+3%since 1990
from 26.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hot Springs, North Carolina?

Hot Springs, North Carolina has about 645 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Hot Springs, North Carolina earns about $20,714 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 $54,800, and the typical rent is about $235 a month.

How educated are people in Hot Springs, North Carolina?

About 12.7% 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 24.4% 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 167 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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

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