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Red Springs, NC

CSAFayetteville-Lumberton-Pinehurst MSALumberton#2/15 Population

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

3,125population

32.7median age

This community is a community of 3,125 with a median age of 32.7. The population is predominantly Black (44.4%) with a significant White community (27.7%). Median household income is $20,833. 81.6% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 18% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 52.4%, with a median home value of $100,800.

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

44.4%1,386

White

27.7%867

American Indian/Alaska Native

19%594

Hispanic/Latino

5.5%171

Two or More

3.2%101

Other

0.2%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.3%68

High School Diploma

25.9%526

Some College (<1 yr)

2.8%56

Some College (1+ yr)

26.2%533

Associate's Degree

5.5%111

Bachelor's Degree

14.4%292

Master's Degree

3.1%64

Professional Degree

0.4%9

HS or Higher

81.6%

BA or Higher

18%

Graduate+

3.6%

Housingi

$100,800median home value

$582median rent

52.4%homeownership

1,528total units

18.8%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 52.4%

Renter 47.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.6%43

$50K–$100K

42.8%278

$100K–$150K

28.8%187

$150K–$200K

13.7%89

$200K–$300K

6.8%44

$500K–$1M

1.4%9

Rent Distribution

Under $500

250

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

110

$1,000–$1,250

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%10

2010–2019

3.1%48

2000–2009

5.4%82

1990–1999

6.6%101

1980–1989

11.6%177

1970–1979

20%306

1960–1969

12.2%187

1950–1959

14.2%217

1940–1949

9.4%144

1939 or earlier

16.8%256

Heating Fuel

Electricity

70.3%872

Utility Gas

22.7%281

Bottled/LP Gas

6.1%76

Other

0.9%11

Household Economyi

$20,833median household income

$18,004per capita income

39.6%poverty rate

8.4%unemployment

1,105labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

18.5%230

$10K–$15K

12.3%153

$15K–$20K

18.7%232

$20K–$25K

3.4%42

$25K–$30K

6.4%79

$30K–$35K

3%37

$35K–$40K

0.3%4

$40K–$45K

1.9%23

$45K–$50K

1.6%20

$50K–$60K

5.6%69

$60K–$75K

7.2%89

$75K–$100K

10.4%129

$100K–$125K

5.4%67

$125K–$150K

2%25

$150K–$200K

2.7%33

$200K+

0.6%8

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

221

Residentsi

399

Avg. Tenant Renti

$294/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

23 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing100 homes91% occupied$235/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers48 homes82% occupied$330/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC72 homes92% occupied$351/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $20,833/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $6K/yr

75.2%

Very low income$6K–$10K/yr

22.8%

Low income$10K–$17K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

75.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

82.5% of subsidized households are minority

15.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

43.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

461.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

953

Avg. Commutei

23.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

993

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

123(5.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87.6%Insured

12.4%Uninsured