East Spencer, NC

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    1,434
    US Senator
    Thom Tillis
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Ted Budd
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    51
    4.85% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    26.7%
    7.6% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $34,417
    0.804% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $112,000
    3.23% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    465
    8.9% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in East Spencer, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    95.7% of the residents in East Spencer, NC are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in East Spencer, NC was $112,000, and the homeownership rate was 52.9%.

    Most people in East Spencer, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.8 minutes. The average car ownership in East Spencer, NC was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesNorth CarolinaRowan County, NCCharlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SCRowan County PUMA, NC

    Population & Diversity

    East Spencer, NC is home to a population of 1.43k people, from which 95.7% are citizens.

    As of 2024, 4.53% of East Spencer, NC residents were born outside of the country (65 people).

    In 2024, there were 7.56 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.13k people) in East Spencer, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 149 White (Non-Hispanic) and 74 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    95.7%
    2024 Citizenship
    93.4%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 95.7% of East Spencer, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in East Spencer, NC was 93.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in East Spencer, NC
    1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      1.13k ± 305
    2. White (Non-Hispanic)
      149 ± 105
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      74 ± 74
    8.02%
    Hispanic Population
    115 people

    In 2024, there were 7.56 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.13k people) in East Spencer, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 149 White (Non-Hispanic) and 74 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    8.02% of the people in East Spencer, NC are hispanic (115 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in East Spencer, NC as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      228,441 ± 11,609 people
    2. India
      90,815 ± 7,367 people
    3. Honduras
      52,061 ± 5,588 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 228,441 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 90,815 and Honduras with 52,061.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    4.53%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    65 people
    6.95%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    91 people

    As of 2024, 4.53% of East Spencer, NC residents (65 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in East Spencer, NC was 6.95%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      28 ± 30
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      24 ± 23

    East Spencer, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.17 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in East Spencer, NC.

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    Health

    85.8% of the population of East Spencer, NC has health coverage, with 17% on employee plans, 34.4% on Medicaid, 24.1% on Medicare, 8.87% on non-group plans, and 1.4% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1,413 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,413 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1634 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 299 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 42.1% were men and 57.9% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 16.5% under 18 years, 12.4% between 18 and 34 years, 41.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 29.7% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 42.1% were men and 57.9% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    14.2%
    Uninsured
    17%
    Employer Coverage
    34.4%
    Medicaid
    24.1%
    Medicare
    8.87%
    Non-Group
    1.4%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in East Spencer, NC declined by 24.2% from 18.7% to 14.2%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in East Spencer, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of East Spencer, NC employs 465 people. In 2024, the largest industries in East Spencer, NC were Health Care & Social Assistance (109 people), Manufacturing (79 people), and Retail Trade (61 people), and the highest paying industries were Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($74,531), Transportation & Warehousing ($74,531), and Public Administration ($61,250).

    Employment

    Occupations

    465
    2024 Value
    ± 166
    8.9%
    1 Year growth
    ± 48%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in East Spencer, NC grew at a rate of 8.9%, from 427 employees to 465 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in East Spencer, NC, are Health Technologists & Technicians (60 people), Production Occupations (58 people), and Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (48 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of East Spencer, NC.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

    Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

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    The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    465
    2024 Value
    ± 166
    8.9%
    1 Year growth
    ± 48%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in East Spencer, NC grew at a rate of 8.9%, from 427 employees to 465 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in East Spencer, NC, are Health Care & Social Assistance (109 people), Manufacturing (79 people), and Retail Trade (61 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of East Spencer, NC, though some of these residents may live in East Spencer, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $36,449
    Median earning men ± $6,270
    $23,980
    Median earning women ± $2,425

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($74,766), Manufacturing ($37,159), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($30,417).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($24,133) and Retail Trade ($21,250).

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (47.6%), followed by Other (0.675%).

    Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (50.9%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (47.6%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Other (0.675%)
      Other Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (47.6%), followed by Other (0.675%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from North Carolina

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    Thom Tillis
    Senator from North Carolina2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Ted Budd
    Senator from North Carolina3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2023

    Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in East Spencer, NC was $112,000 in 2024, which is 0.337 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $108,500 to $112,000, a 3.23% increase. The homeownership rate in East Spencer, NC is 52.9%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in East Spencer, NC have an average commute time of 22.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in East Spencer, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $112,000
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$14,700
    $397
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$151

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In East Spencer, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in East Spencer, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    52.9%
    Homeownership
    2024
    72%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 52.9% of the housing units in East Spencer, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 52.2%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $34,417
    Median Household Income
    ± $19,881
    750
    Number of Households
    ± 207

    In 2024, the median household income of the 750 households in East Spencer, NC declined from $34,417 from the previous year's value of $34,696.

    The following chart displays the households in East Spencer, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $10k - $15k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for East Spencer, NC is from North Carolina.
    0.466
    2024 Wage GINI in North Carolina
    0.467
    2023 Wage GINI in North Carolina

    In 2024, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.16% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in North Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (80.8%)
    2. Carpooled (10.5%)
    3. Worked At Home (2.9%)

    In 2024, 80.8% of workers in East Spencer, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.5%) and those who worked at home (2.9%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    22.8 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in East Spencer, NC have a shorter commute time (22.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.29% of the workforce in East Spencer, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in East Spencer, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in East Spencer, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in East Spencer, NC have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    26.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in East Spencer, NC (382 out of 1.43k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in East Spencer, NC is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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