Spruce Pine is a town located in Mitchell County North Carolina. Spruce Pine has a 2024 population of 2,188. Spruce Pine is currently declining at a rate of -0.14% annually and its population has decreased by -0.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,198 in 2020.
The average household income in Spruce Pine is $71,505 with a poverty rate of 21.53%. The median age in Spruce Pine is 42.9 years: 38.8 years for males, and 46.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Spruce Pine was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,304 | 87.37% |
| Other race | 177 | 6.71% |
| Two or more races | 103 | 3.91% |
| Black or African American | 35 | 1.33% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.57% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,141 | 2.23 | 67.8 | 32.2 |
| Non Family | 504 | 1.07 | 60.7 | 39.3 |
| Married | 488 | 2.78 | 80.7 | 19.3 |
| Female | 140 | 4.36 | 52.9 | 47.1 |
| Male | 9 | 4.44 | 0 | 100 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
67.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 213 | 11.14% |
| Associates Degree | 330 | 17.26% |
| Bachelors Degree | 215 | 11.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 148 | 7.74% |
| High School Graduate | 473 | 24.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 131 | 6.85% |
| Some College | 402 | 21.03% |
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 | 1,713 | 1,463 | 354 |
| Hispanic | 129 | 35 | 0 |
| Other Race | 79 | 0 | 0 |
| Black | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 17 | 9 |
| Native American | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 52.94%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,818 | $51,071 | $46,136 |
| Graduate Degree | $29,728 | $0 | $37,727 |
| High School Graduate | $24,943 | $29,028 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $71,081 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,775 | $47,065 | $29,517 |
| Some College | $30,978 | $49,048 | $26,452 |
$31,775
Average Earnings
$47,065
Average Male
$29,517
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.18% of Spruce Pine residents speak only English, while 10.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,106 | 311 | 14.77% |
| Hispanic | 357 | 211 | 59.1% |
| Other | 177 | 59 | 33.33% |
| Multiple | 103 | 27 | 26.21% |
21.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.7%
Male Poverty Rate
20.51%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Spruce Pine is Hispanic, with 59.1% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Spruce Pine is White, with 14.77% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.09%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.83% |
| High School | 24.28% |
| Some College | 17.34% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.55% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 10.5% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,806 | $100,250 |
| Households | $44,596 | $71,505 |
| Married Families | $77,083 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,333 | $34,689 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.6%
Male Marriage Rate
39.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
127
Number of Veterans
127
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 55 |
| Korea | 29 |
| Second Gulf War | 18 |
| World War II | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 66 |
| 65 to 74 | 33 |
| 18 to 34 | 18 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 125 | 6.63% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 6.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
24.35%
Veteran Poverty Rate
53.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.3%
Labor Force Participation
50.4%
Employment Rate
1.8%
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
67.05%
Born in Spruce Pine
94.12%
Native Born
5.88%
Foreign Born
4.02%
Non Citizen
1.86%
Naturalized
94.12% of Spruce Pine residents were born in the United States, with 67.05% having been born in North Carolina. 4.02% 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 | 2,176 | -3 | -0.14% |
| 2028 | 2,179 | -2 | -0.09% |
| 2027 | 2,181 | -2 | -0.09% |
| 2026 | 2,183 | -3 | -0.14% |
| 2025 | 2,186 | -2 | -0.09% |
| 2024 | 2,188 | -3 | -0.14% |
| 2023 | 2,191 | -9 | -0.41% |
| 2022 | 2,200 | -4 | -0.18% |
| 2021 | 2,204 | 6 | 0.27% |
| 2020 | 2,198 | 65 | 3.05% |
| 2019 | 2,133 | -11 | -0.51% |
| 2018 | 2,144 | -9 | -0.42% |
| 2017 | 2,153 | -9 | -0.42% |
| 2016 | 2,162 | -8 | -0.37% |
| 2015 | 2,170 | -12 | -0.55% |
| 2014 | 2,182 | -17 | -0.77% |
| 2013 | 2,199 | -8 | -0.36% |
| 2012 | 2,207 | -8 | -0.36% |
| 2011 | 2,215 | -19 | -0.85% |
| 2010 | 2,234 | 0 | 0% |