Spring Lake is a town located in Cumberland County North Carolina. Spring Lake has a 2024 population of 11,459. Spring Lake is currently declining at a rate of -0.42% annually and its population has decreased by -1.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,651 in 2020.
The average household income in Spring Lake is $57,317 with a poverty rate of 20.88%. The median age in Spring Lake is 25.4 years: 24.7 years for males, and 26.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Spring Lake was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,493 | 38.69% |
| Black or African American | 4,168 | 35.89% |
| Two or more races | 1,881 | 16.2% |
| Other race | 735 | 6.33% |
| Asian | 228 | 1.96% |
| Native American | 95 | 0.82% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.11% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,321 | 2.5 | 21.5 | 78.5 |
| Married | 1,801 | 3.16 | 26 | 74 |
| Non Family | 1,530 | 1.2 | 20.2 | 79.8 |
| Female | 760 | 3.25 | 14.9 | 85.1 |
| Male | 230 | 3.54 | 15.7 | 84.3 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
21.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 277 | 4.68% |
| Associates Degree | 771 | 13.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,122 | 18.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 344 | 5.81% |
| High School Graduate | 1,562 | 26.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 162 | 2.74% |
| Some College | 1,681 | 28.4% |
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 | 2,457 | 2,239 | 482 |
| White | 2,152 | 2,017 | 638 |
| Hispanic | 682 | 605 | 150 |
| Other Race | 489 | 454 | 145 |
| 2+ Races | 419 | 379 | 83 |
| Asian | 135 | 130 | 69 |
| Native American | 64 | 64 | 23 |
| Islander | 10 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 51.11%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,527 | $39,141 | $42,222 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,500 | $54,766 | $58,125 |
| High School Graduate | $36,602 | $42,021 | $19,572 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,384 | $0 | $20,729 |
| Overall | $38,535 | $40,922 | $35,741 |
| Some College | $36,398 | $39,181 | $35,142 |
$38,535
Average Earnings
$40,922
Average Male
$35,741
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.34% of Spring Lake residents speak only English, while 11.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,011 | 977 | 24.36% |
| White | 3,620 | 465 | 12.85% |
| Multiple | 1,731 | 372 | 21.49% |
| Other | 718 | 311 | 43.31% |
| Hispanic | 1,661 | 254 | 15.29% |
| Native | 95 | 45 | 47.37% |
| Asian | 193 | 23 | 11.92% |
20.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.92%
Male Poverty Rate
22.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Spring Lake is Native, with 47.37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Spring Lake is Asian, with 11.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.79%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.22% |
| Some College | 21.99% |
| High School | 18.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.34% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 61.11% |
| Female Employed | 10.74% |
| Male Employed | 8.71% |
| Female Unemployed | 3.95% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,135 | $62,017 |
| Households | $50,497 | $57,317 |
| Married Families | $60,417 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,187 | $43,078 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.3%
Male Marriage Rate
43.4%
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 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,234
Number of Veterans
754
Male Veterans
480
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 708 |
| First Gulf War | 274 |
| Vietnam | 170 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 514 |
| 35 to 54 | 250 |
| 55 to 64 | 188 |
| 65 to 74 | 183 |
| 75+ | 99 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 647 | 24.23% |
| White | 425 | 20.44% |
| Hispanic | 190 | 24.2% |
| Other Race | 81 | 15.82% |
| 2+ Races | 79 | 10.6% |
| Asian | 2 | 1.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
29.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.3%
Labor Force Participation
39.6%
Employment Rate
6.1%
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
32.39%
Born in Spring Lake
92.92%
Native Born
7.08%
Foreign Born
3.54%
Non Citizen
3.54%
Naturalized
92.92% of Spring Lake residents were born in the United States, with 32.39% having been born in North Carolina. 3.54% 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 | 11,219 | -48 | -0.43% |
| 2028 | 11,267 | -48 | -0.42% |
| 2027 | 11,315 | -48 | -0.42% |
| 2026 | 11,363 | -48 | -0.42% |
| 2025 | 11,411 | -48 | -0.42% |
| 2024 | 11,459 | -48 | -0.42% |
| 2023 | 11,507 | -46 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 11,553 | -91 | -0.78% |
| 2021 | 11,644 | -7 | -0.06% |
| 2020 | 11,651 | -404 | -3.35% |
| 2019 | 12,055 | 38 | 0.32% |
| 2018 | 12,017 | 2 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 12,015 | -383 | -3.09% |
| 2016 | 12,398 | 38 | 0.31% |
| 2015 | 12,360 | -215 | -1.71% |
| 2014 | 12,575 | -66 | -0.52% |
| 2013 | 12,641 | 248 | 2% |
| 2012 | 12,393 | -308 | -2.43% |
| 2011 | 12,701 | 1,130 | 9.77% |
| 2010 | 11,571 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,098 | 574 | 7.63% |
| 1990 | 7,524 | 1,251 | 19.94% |
| 1980 | 6,273 | 2,305 | 58.09% |
| 1970 | 3,968 | -142 | -3.45% |
| 1960 | 4,110 | -7,109 | -63.37% |