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Spring Lake

North Carolina · 11,964 residents · 23.62 sq mi
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Spring Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,968. Population has grown 48% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $92,600. At a median age of 24.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 24.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,964
+48%since 2000
from 8,098 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
507 / sq mi
+48%since 2000
from 343 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
24.9
−4%since 2000
from 26.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K9K10K12K14K1990201020202024Spring Lake
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,968
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,322 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,828
+33%since 2000
from $12,683 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,600
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$946
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $509 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
17.5%
−18.3 ptssince 2000
from 35.8% in 2000
75.3% rent
Vacancy rate
19.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
−3%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic29.5%(2,391)
Black50%(4,053)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(963)
Asian3.5%(286)
Other0%
Diversity Score76.1%(6,162)
2010
White, non-Hispanic40.9%(4,889)
Black34.5%(4,131)
Hispanic / Latino15.4%(1,839)
Asian2.8%(335)
Other6.7%(805)
Diversity Score85.8%(10,269)
Diversity Score
86
+13%since 2000
from 76 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+37%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% 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
0.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.1%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
24.8%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spring Lake, North Carolina?

Spring Lake, North Carolina has about 11,964 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Spring Lake, North Carolina earns about $34,968 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Spring Lake, North Carolina expensive?

In Spring Lake, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $92,600, and the typical rent is about $946 a month.

How educated are people in Spring Lake, North Carolina?

About 17.6% of adults age 25 and over in Spring Lake, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 22.8% of people in Spring Lake, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Spring Lake, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Spring Lake, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,440 residents, a change of about 59 percent over that period.

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

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