CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Spring Hope

North Carolina · 1,309 residents · 1.513 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Rocky Mount metro area
Compare
The short version

Spring Hope has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,482. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $107,100. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 41% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,309
+4%since 2000
from 1,261 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
865 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 833 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.1
+20%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Spring Hope
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,482
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,469 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,862
+36%since 2000
from $15,352 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16%
US avg: 10%
Information16%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,100
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$622
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $460 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.4%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 54.6% in 2000
53.6% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+30%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Spring Hope on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic49.7%(627)
Black42.3%(533)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(92)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score70.5%(889)
2020
White, non-Hispanic39.6%(518)
Black49.7%(651)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(69)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other8.9%(117)
Diversity Score76.9%(1,006)
Diversity Score
77
+9%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+71%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
22.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 52.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.3%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
55.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.6%
−68.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Spring Hope

Ocklawaha
Pop 1,586
Gretna
Pop 1,296
Franklin Park
Pop 1,688
Cypress Quarters
Pop 1,697
Places similar to Spring Hope
Head to head

Compare Spring Hope to nearby cities

SPRING HOPE VS
Zebulon
Income$79,112+136%
Home value$320,700+199%
Population11,933+763%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SPRING HOPE VS
Rocky Mount
Income$55,534+66%
Home value$165,700+55%
Population55,120+3886%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SPRING HOPE VS
Wilson
Income$52,485+57%
Home value$210,700+97%
Population49,572+3484%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SPRING HOPE VS
Wendell
Income$95,787+186%
Home value$330,500+209%
Population19,687+1323%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Spring Hope, North Carolina?

Spring Hope, North Carolina has about 1,309 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Spring Hope, North Carolina earns about $33,482 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 $107,100, and the typical rent is about $622 a month.

How educated are people in Spring Hope, North Carolina?

About 15.1% 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 11.8% 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 88 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
North Carolina
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Spring Hope with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →