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Spencer Mountain

North Carolina · 37 residents · 0.486 sq mi
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Spencer Mountain has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,500. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 14 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. At a median age of 20.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 66.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 20.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
13% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
37
−27%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
76 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 105 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
20.8
−31%since 2000
from 30.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
036731091451990201020202024Spencer Mountain
20240
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,500
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,143 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2015
Per capita income
$4,252
−71%since 2000
from $14,848 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
66.7%
+65.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.180
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade50%
US avg: 10.9%
Information50%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$550
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
12.5%
−12.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
87.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(37)
Black19.6%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian7.8%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.6%(27)
2010
White, non-Hispanic73%(27)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino24.3%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.3%(5)
Diversity Score63.5%(24)
Diversity Score
64
+18%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2015
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
33.3%
−35.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+37.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
50.0%
+27.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
50.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
66.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Female
33.3%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spencer Mountain, North Carolina?

Spencer Mountain, North Carolina has about 37 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Spencer Mountain, North Carolina?

The typical household in Spencer Mountain, North Carolina earns about $22,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Spencer Mountain, North Carolina expensive?

In Spencer Mountain, North Carolina, the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Spencer Mountain, North Carolina?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Spencer Mountain, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Spencer Mountain, North Carolina?

About 66.7% of people in Spencer Mountain, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Spencer Mountain, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Spencer Mountain, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 95 residents, a change of about -72 percent over that period.

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