Red Springs is a town located in Robeson County North Carolina. Red Springs has a 2024 population of 3,160. Red Springs is currently growing at a rate of 0.57% annually and its population has increased by 2.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,086 in 2020.
The average household income in Red Springs is $39,914 with a poverty rate of 37.78%. The median age in Red Springs is 36.2 years: 32.6 years for males, and 36.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Red Springs was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,457 | 46.73% |
| White | 835 | 26.78% |
| Native American | 650 | 20.85% |
| Two or more races | 108 | 3.46% |
| Other race | 68 | 2.18% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Native American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,173 | 2.64 | 51.5 | 48.5 |
| Non Family | 437 | 1.04 | 48.1 | 51.9 |
| Married | 400 | 3.58 | 76.8 | 23.3 |
| Female | 311 | 3.65 | 28 | 72 |
| Male | 25 | 2.88 | 0 | 100 |
3.52
Average Family Size
2.64
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 | 296 | 14.45% |
| Associates Degree | 88 | 4.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 285 | 13.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 31 | 1.51% |
| High School Graduate | 613 | 29.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 169 | 8.25% |
| Some College | 567 | 27.67% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 981 | 716 | 143 |
| White | 481 | 468 | 134 |
| Native American | 474 | 317 | 39 |
| Hispanic | 74 | 44 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 45 | 45 | 0 |
| Other Race | 30 | 0 | 0 |
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 27.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $95,833 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,656 | $35,302 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,450 | $36,164 | $24,868 |
| Some College | $29,938 | $0 | $31,750 |
$30,450
Average Earnings
$36,164
Average Male
$24,868
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.01% of Red Springs residents speak only English, while 5.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.43% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,457 | 478 | 32.81% |
| Native | 644 | 320 | 49.69% |
| White | 745 | 243 | 32.62% |
| Hispanic | 155 | 100 | 64.52% |
| Multiple | 107 | 31 | 28.97% |
| Other | 66 | 17 | 25.76% |
37.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
36.54%
Male Poverty Rate
38.76%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Red Springs is Hispanic, with 64.52% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Red Springs is Other, with 25.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.6%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 43.39% |
| Some College | 37.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.58% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 16.14% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 14.38% |
| Male Employed | 10.81% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $36,750 | $49,585 |
| Households | $20,917 | $39,914 |
| Married Families | $67,727 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $15,539 | $23,309 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.9%
Male Marriage Rate
31.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
119
Number of Veterans
119
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 26 |
| Vietnam | 22 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 57 |
| 75+ | 31 |
| 35 to 54 | 26 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 62 | 5.73% |
| Native American | 38 | 7.27% |
| White | 19 | 3.12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.7%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
40.6%
Labor Force Participation
36.4%
Employment Rate
8.4%
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
78.48%
Born in Red Springs
98.36%
Native Born
1.64%
Foreign Born
1.06%
Non Citizen
0.58%
Naturalized
98.36% of Red Springs residents were born in the United States, with 78.48% having been born in North Carolina. 1.06% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,253 | 18 | 0.56% |
| 2028 | 3,235 | 19 | 0.59% |
| 2027 | 3,216 | 19 | 0.59% |
| 2026 | 3,197 | 18 | 0.57% |
| 2025 | 3,179 | 19 | 0.6% |
| 2024 | 3,160 | 18 | 0.57% |
| 2023 | 3,142 | 24 | 0.77% |
| 2022 | 3,118 | 23 | 0.74% |
| 2021 | 3,095 | 9 | 0.29% |
| 2020 | 3,086 | -171 | -5.25% |
| 2019 | 3,257 | -46 | -1.39% |
| 2018 | 3,303 | -20 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 3,323 | -34 | -1.01% |
| 2016 | 3,357 | -37 | -1.09% |
| 2015 | 3,394 | -29 | -0.85% |
| 2014 | 3,423 | -5 | -0.15% |
| 2013 | 3,428 | -15 | -0.44% |
| 2012 | 3,443 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2011 | 3,444 | 5 | 0.15% |
| 2010 | 3,439 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,493 | -306 | -8.05% |
| 1990 | 3,799 | 192 | 5.32% |
| 1980 | 3,607 | 224 | 6.62% |
| 1970 | 3,383 | 616 | 22.26% |
| 1960 | 2,767 | -486 | -14.94% |