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Spout Springs

North Carolina · 11,242 residents · 10.357 sq mi
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Spout Springs is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,402. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $358,500. At a median age of 32.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,242
+2%since 2023
from 11,073 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,085 / sq mi
+2%since 2023
from 1,069 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
32.0
+4%since 2023
from 30.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
10K10K11K11K11K20202024Spout Springs
202411K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,402
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $87,905 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,749
+11%since 2023
from $37,543 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 66.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.355
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.357 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$358,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $310,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,010
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,794 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 76.1% in 2023
25.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 26.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.4%
+15.7 ptssince 2023
from 31.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+10%since 2023
from 3.5 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic48.8%(5,405)
Black20.9%(2,316)
Hispanic / Latino16.5%(1,824)
Asian2.3%(256)
Other11.5%(1,272)
Diversity Score84.6%(9,372)
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.9%(5,829)
Black18.5%(2,084)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(1,680)
Asian0.9%(104)
Other13.7%(1,545)
Diversity Score81.9%(9,211)
Diversity Score
82
−3%since 2023
from 85 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 41.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 95.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 14.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.9 min
+7%since 2023
from 29.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 80.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 62.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 59.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 51.8% in 2023
Female
47.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 48.2% in 2023
Foreign born
5.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
28.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 23.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 13.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 95.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 91.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spout Springs, North Carolina?

Spout Springs, North Carolina has about 11,242 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Spout Springs, North Carolina earns about $92,402 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Spout Springs, North Carolina expensive?

In Spout Springs, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $358,500, and the typical rent is about $2,010 a month.

How educated are people in Spout Springs, North Carolina?

About 41.4% of adults age 25 and over in Spout Springs, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 4.2% of people in Spout 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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