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Red Springs

North Carolina · 3,087 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 $24,427. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value is $63,200. The poverty rate of 41.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 57% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,087
−12%since 2000
from 3,493 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
882 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 998 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
+10%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Red Springs
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,427
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,194 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,880
+3%since 2000
from $15,347 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
41.2%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 30.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,200
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$477
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $391 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.9%
−13.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
46.1% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+6%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic25.4%(783)
Black42.5%(1,313)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(382)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other19.1%(591)
Diversity Score87.6%(2,704)
Diversity Score
88
+32%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+39%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+20.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
22.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 12.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 49.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.0%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
Female
58.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.4%
−64.6 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Red Springs, North Carolina?

Red Springs, North Carolina has about 3,087 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Red Springs, North Carolina earns about $24,427 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 $63,200, and the typical rent is about $477 a month.

How educated are people in Red Springs, North Carolina?

About 21.8% 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 41.2% of people in Red Springs, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Red Springs, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Red Springs, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 712 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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

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