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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Red Springs

North Carolina · 3,799 residents · 3.5 sq mi
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Red Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,909. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $37,200. The poverty rate of 25.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 35.0
US median: 33.0
Average education
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,799
+9%vs 2000
vs 3,493 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,085 / sq mi
+9%vs 2000
vs 998 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.0
−8%vs 2000
vs 37.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Red Springs
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,909
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $24,194 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,673
−37%vs 2000
vs $15,347 in 2000
US average: $14,340
25.6%
−4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 30.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$37,200
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $58,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$247
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $391 in 2000
US average: $450
65.8%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.6% in 2000
34.2% rent
2.1
−15%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic37%(1,293)
Black49.2%(1,717)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(128)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.6%(2,326)
1990
White, non-Hispanic40.9%(1,553)
Black51.8%(1,967)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(49)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other7%(267)
Diversity Score71.4%(2,711)
71
+7%vs 2000
vs 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.5%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
58.1%
−11.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.9%
+3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.6 min
+19%vs 2000
vs 14.8 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 Red Springs, North Carolina?

Red Springs, North Carolina has about 3,799 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Red Springs, North Carolina earns about $17,909 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Red Springs, North Carolina expensive?

In Red Springs, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $37,200, and the typical rent is about $247 a month.

How educated are people in Red Springs, North Carolina?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Red Springs, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 25.6% of people in Red Springs, 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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