Hot Springs is a town located in Madison County North Carolina. Hot Springs has a 2024 population of 543. Hot Springs is currently growing at a rate of 0.93% annually and its population has increased by 3.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 523 in 2020.
The average household income in Hot Springs is $51,168 with a poverty rate of 18.83%. The median age in Hot Springs is 46.4 years: 48.1 years for males, and 46.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hot Springs was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 481 | 97.37% |
| Two or more races | 13 | 2.63% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 204 | 2.27 | 51.5 | 48.5 |
| Non Family | 105 | 1.04 | 31.4 | 68.6 |
| Married | 66 | 3.17 | 87.9 | 12.1 |
| Female | 31 | 4.48 | 38.7 | 61.3 |
| Male | 2 | 3.5 | 100 | 0 |
3.56
Average Family Size
2.27
Average Household Size
51.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 8 | 2.11% |
| Associates Degree | 21 | 5.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 85 | 22.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 11 | 2.9% |
| High School Graduate | 153 | 40.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2 | 0.53% |
| Some College | 99 | 26.12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 374 | 364 | 95 |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 5 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 25.4%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,109 | $62,589 | $51,563 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,516 | $0 | $28,711 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $48,173 | $54,500 | $29,492 |
| Some College | $70,139 | $83,125 | $0 |
$48,173
Average Earnings
$54,500
Average Male
$29,492
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.46% of Hot Springs residents speak only English, while 3.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.92% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 481 | 93 | 19.33% |
18.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.14%
Male Poverty Rate
24.03%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hot Springs is White, with 19.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hot Springs is White, with 19.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.46%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 60% |
| High School | 26.8% |
| Some College | 15.83% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.29% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 15.65% |
| Male Employed | 4.48% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,159 | $66,108 |
| Households | $39,167 | $51,168 |
| Married Families | $82,619 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,250 | $37,022 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.5%
Male Marriage Rate
43.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
69
Number of Veterans
67
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 36 |
| First Gulf War | 36 |
| Vietnam | 23 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 36 |
| 75+ | 18 |
| 65 to 74 | 13 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69 | 16.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
31.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.3%
Labor Force Participation
55.8%
Employment Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
69.84%
Born in Hot Springs
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Hot Springs residents were born in the United States, with 69.84% having been born in North Carolina. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 568 | 5 | 0.89% |
| 2028 | 563 | 5 | 0.9% |
| 2027 | 558 | 5 | 0.9% |
| 2026 | 553 | 5 | 0.91% |
| 2025 | 548 | 5 | 0.92% |
| 2024 | 543 | 5 | 0.93% |
| 2023 | 538 | 5 | 0.94% |
| 2022 | 533 | 1 | 0.19% |
| 2021 | 532 | 9 | 1.72% |
| 2020 | 523 | -49 | -8.57% |
| 2019 | 572 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 572 | 2 | 0.35% |
| 2017 | 570 | 7 | 1.24% |
| 2016 | 563 | 4 | 0.72% |
| 2015 | 559 | 2 | 0.36% |
| 2014 | 557 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 557 | 4 | 0.72% |
| 2012 | 553 | -2 | -0.36% |
| 2011 | 555 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 555 | 0 | 0% |