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 $41,143 with a poverty rate of 39.06%. The median age in Red Springs is 32.9 years: 31.3 years for males, and 35.9 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 | 1,386 | 44.61% |
| White | 869 | 27.97% |
| Native American | 681 | 21.92% |
| Two or more races | 86 | 2.77% |
| Other race | 85 | 2.74% |
| 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 | 1,198 | 2.57 | 54.6 | 45.4 |
| Non Family | 455 | 1.07 | 59.3 | 40.7 |
| Married | 361 | 3.53 | 71.7 | 28.3 |
| Female | 347 | 3.47 | 32.9 | 67.1 |
| Male | 35 | 3.17 | 31.4 | 68.6 |
3.4
Average Family Size
2.57
Average Household Size
54.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 263 | 12.92% |
| Associates Degree | 107 | 5.26% |
| Bachelors Degree | 295 | 14.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 30 | 1.47% |
| High School Graduate | 625 | 30.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 119 | 5.85% |
| Some College | 596 | 29.29% |
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 | 920 | 727 | 153 |
| White | 563 | 542 | 154 |
| Native American | 466 | 328 | 18 |
| Hispanic | 79 | 49 | 7 |
| Other Race | 28 | 10 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.27%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 27.35%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $33,125 | $78,636 | $24,432 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,500 | $35,938 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $17,708 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,884 | $34,219 | $24,432 |
| Some College | $28,500 | $25,972 | $30,664 |
$29,884
Average Earnings
$34,219
Average Male
$24,432
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.06% of Red Springs residents speak only English, while 5.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.91% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,386 | 468 | 33.77% |
| Native | 675 | 361 | 53.48% |
| White | 776 | 218 | 28.09% |
| Hispanic | 186 | 128 | 68.82% |
| Other | 85 | 46 | 54.12% |
| Multiple | 85 | 29 | 34.12% |
39.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
34.48%
Male Poverty Rate
42.41%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Red Springs is Hispanic, with 68.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Red Springs is White, with 28.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.95%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.95%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 51.93%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 50.24% |
| Some College | 36.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.04% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 16.31% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 79.63% |
| Female Employed | 12.84% |
| Male Employed | 10.84% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $32,336 | $50,119 |
| Households | $19,752 | $41,143 |
| Married Families | $70,966 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,517 | $26,106 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.9%
Male Marriage Rate
29.3%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
136
Number of Veterans
136
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 28 |
| First Gulf War | 25 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 58 |
| 35 to 54 | 40 |
| 75+ | 25 |
| 65 to 74 | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 71 | 7.06% |
| Native American | 37 | 7.21% |
| White | 28 | 4.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.03%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
41.9%
Labor Force Participation
37.6%
Employment Rate
8.3%
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
79.92%
Born in Red Springs
98.49%
Native Born
1.51%
Foreign Born
1.32%
Non Citizen
0.19%
Naturalized
98.49% of Red Springs residents were born in the United States, with 79.92% having been born in North Carolina. 1.32% 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% |