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Spring Hope

North Carolina · 1,261 residents · 1.513 sq mi
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Spring Hope has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,469. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $74,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,261
+3%since 1990
from 1,221 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
833 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 807 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.4
−9%since 1990
from 43.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Spring Hope
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,469
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,536 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,352
+24%since 1990
from $12,344 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
18.6%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 14.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,900
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$460
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $320 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
54.6%
−4.8 ptssince 1990
from 59.4% in 1990
45.4% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−1%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic55.3%(675)
Black44.1%(539)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score63.2%(772)
2000
White, non-Hispanic49.7%(627)
Black42.3%(533)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(92)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score70.5%(889)
Diversity Score
70
+11%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.5%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 63.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
−14%since 1990
from 20.9 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 Spring Hope, North Carolina?

Spring Hope, North Carolina has about 1,261 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Spring Hope, North Carolina?

The typical household in Spring Hope, North Carolina earns about $30,469 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Spring Hope, North Carolina expensive?

In Spring Hope, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $74,900, and the typical rent is about $460 a month.

How educated are people in Spring Hope, North Carolina?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Spring Hope, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Spring Hope, North Carolina?

About 18.6% of people in Spring Hope, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Spring Hope, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Spring Hope, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 40 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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