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Spring Lake

North Carolina · 11,660 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 $39,898. Population has grown 44% since 2000. Median home value is $93,800. At a median age of 26.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 21.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 26.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,660
+44%since 2000
from 8,098 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
494 / sq mi
+44%since 2000
from 343 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
26.5
+2%since 2000
from 26.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K9K10K12K14K1990201020202024Spring Lake
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,898
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,322 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,040
+74%since 2000
from $12,683 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,800
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,024
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $509 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
20.9%
−14.9 ptssince 2000
from 35.8% in 2000
79.1% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−14%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic31.8%(3,709)
Black37.9%(4,415)
Hispanic / Latino17.8%(2,073)
Asian3.3%(384)
Other9.5%(1,110)
Diversity Score89.4%(10,424)
Diversity Score
89
+17%since 2000
from 76 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
+18.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+38%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.3%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 14.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 71.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.8%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−77.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spring Lake, North Carolina?

Spring Lake, North Carolina has about 11,660 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Spring Lake, North Carolina earns about $39,898 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 $93,800, and the typical rent is about $1,024 a month.

How educated are people in Spring Lake, North Carolina?

About 27.4% 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 21.2% 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 4,136 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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

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