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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Spindale

North Carolina · 4,022 residents · 5.408 sq mi
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Spindale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,365. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $62,900. Households here earn about 40% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,022
Unchangedsince 1990
from 4,040 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
744 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 747 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.4
−1%since 1990
from 38.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Spindale
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,365
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,972 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,789
+39%since 1990
from $9,910 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
16.5%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 14.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,900
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$412
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $291 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
61.1%
−7.5 ptssince 1990
from 68.6% in 1990
38.9% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+55%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(3,100)
Black22.8%(922)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score45.2%(1,828)
2000
White, non-Hispanic72.1%(2,901)
Black24.8%(997)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(58)
Asian0.5%(22)
Diversity Score50.6%(2,037)
Diversity Score
51
+12%since 1990
from 45 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.5%
+11.0 ptssince 1990
from 53.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.7 min
−20%since 1990
from 14.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spindale, North Carolina?

Spindale, North Carolina has about 4,022 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Spindale, North Carolina?

The typical household in Spindale, North Carolina earns about $23,365 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Spindale, North Carolina expensive?

In Spindale, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $62,900, and the typical rent is about $412 a month.

How educated are people in Spindale, North Carolina?

About 10.6% of adults age 25 and over in Spindale, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Spindale, North Carolina?

About 16.5% of people in Spindale, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Spindale, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Spindale, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 18 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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