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Mineral Springs

North Carolina · 2,639 residents · 8.21 sq mi
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Mineral Springs has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,490. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 93% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $169,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,639
+93%since 2000
from 1,370 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
321 / sq mi
+93%since 2000
from 167 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.7
+17%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K2K2K3K4K2000201020202024Mineral Springs
20243K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,490
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,932 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,127
+29%since 2000
from $17,896 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade15.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information15.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,300
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$863
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $508 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
66.5%
−23.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.9% in 2000
13.3% rent
Vacancy rate
2.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.2%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+38%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(1,090)
Black17.8%(244)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(26)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score41%(562)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(2,096)
Black13.9%(366)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(121)
Asian0.5%(14)
Other2%(54)
Diversity Score44.1%(1,165)
Diversity Score
44
+8%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+50%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.8%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mineral Springs, North Carolina?

Mineral Springs, North Carolina has about 2,639 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mineral Springs, North Carolina earns about $53,490 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mineral Springs, North Carolina expensive?

In Mineral Springs, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $169,300, and the typical rent is about $863 a month.

How educated are people in Mineral Springs, North Carolina?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Mineral Springs, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 12.2% of people in Mineral Springs, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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