Spring Hope, NC

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    1,387
    US Senator
    Thom Tillis
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Ted Budd
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    53.4
    2.1% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    11.1%
    40% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $38,393
    7.92% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $161,000
    13.1% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    607
    30% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Spring Hope, 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.

    97% of the residents in Spring Hope, NC are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Spring Hope, NC was $161,000, and the homeownership rate was 52.2%.

    Most people in Spring Hope, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Spring Hope, NC was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Spring Hope, NC is home to a population of 1.39k people, from which 97% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.89% of Spring Hope, NC residents were born outside of the country (54 people).

    In 2024, there were 1.02 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (602 people) in Spring Hope, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 588 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 138 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.8%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97% of Spring Hope, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Spring Hope, NC was 99.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Spring Hope, NC
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      602 ± 182
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      588 ± 207
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      138 ± 160
    11.5%
    Hispanic Population
    160 people

    In 2024, there were 1.02 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (602 people) in Spring Hope, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 588 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 138 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    11.5% of the people in Spring Hope, NC are hispanic (160 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Spring Hope, 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

    3.89%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    54 people
    1.72%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    23 people

    As of 2024, 3.89% of Spring Hope, NC residents (54 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 Spring Hope, NC was 1.72%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (1990s)
      42 ± 26
    2. Vietnam
      29 ± 22
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      15 ± 28

    Spring Hope, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.45 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Spring Hope, NC.

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    Health

    90.1% of the population of Spring Hope, NC has health coverage, with 27.7% on employee plans, 20.2% on Medicaid, 22.5% on Medicare, 15.6% on non-group plans, and 4.08% 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, 50.8% were men and 49.2% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 13.5% under 18 years, 17.2% between 18 and 34 years, 37.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 31.8% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.8% were men and 49.2% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    9.91%
    Uninsured
    27.7%
    Employer Coverage
    20.2%
    Medicaid
    22.5%
    Medicare
    15.6%
    Non-Group
    4.08%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Spring Hope, NC grew by 3.38% from 9.58% to 9.91%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Spring Hope, 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 Spring Hope, NC employs 607 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Spring Hope, NC were Manufacturing (98 people), Construction (82 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (81 people), and the highest paying industries were Other Services Except Public Administration ($85,865), Educational Services ($70,048), and Construction ($48,000).

    Employment

    Occupations

    607
    2024 Value
    ± 147
    30%
    1 Year growth
    ± 28.1%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Spring Hope, NC grew at a rate of 30%, from 467 employees to 607 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Spring Hope, NC, are Production Occupations (83 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (78 people), and Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (68 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Spring Hope, 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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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    607
    2024 Value
    ± 147
    30%
    1 Year growth
    ± 28.1%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Spring Hope, NC grew at a rate of 30%, from 467 employees to 607 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Spring Hope, NC, are Manufacturing (98 people), Construction (82 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (81 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Spring Hope, NC, though some of these residents may live in Spring Hope, 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

    $42,216
    Median earning men ± $15,393
    $27,083
    Median earning women ± $16,924

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Other Services Except Public Administration ($85,865), Retail Trade ($55,625), and Construction ($47,159).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($68,068), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($26,667), and Retail Trade ($13,750).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    3.04%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 4.86M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 3.04% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

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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

    Voting results are not available for Spring Hope, NC. Showing the available data for North Carolina.
    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 Spring Hope, NC was $161,000 in 2024, which is 0.484 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $142,400 to $161,000, a 13.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Spring Hope, NC is 52.2%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Spring Hope, NC have an average commute time of 29.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Spring Hope, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $161,000
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$22,521
    $344
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$103

    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 Spring Hope, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    52.2%
    Homeownership
    2024
    68.5%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 52.2% of the housing units in Spring Hope, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 44%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Spring Hope, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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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.
    $38,393
    Median Household Income
    ± $14,440
    659
    Number of Households
    ± 133

    In 2024, the median household income of the 659 households in Spring Hope, NC grew to $38,393 from the previous year's value of $35,577.

    The following chart displays the households in Spring Hope, 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 $15k - $20k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Spring Hope, 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 (72.8%)
    2. Carpooled (13.5%)
    3. Worked At Home (9.02%)

    In 2024, 72.8% of workers in Spring Hope, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.5%) and those who worked at home (9.02%).

    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

    29.8 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Spring Hope, NC have a longer commute time (29.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.3% of the workforce in Spring Hope, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Spring Hope, 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 Spring Hope, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Spring Hope, NC have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    11.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Spring Hope, NC (153 out of 1.38k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Males 65 - 74.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Spring Hope, 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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