Where does this demographic data come from?

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What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

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Spindale, NC

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Spindale, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

4,131population

44.9median age

This community is a community of 4,131 with a median age of 44.9. The population is predominantly White (72.4%) with a significant Black community (14.4%). Median household income is $41,262. 81.6% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 15.5% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 43.6%, with a median home value of $167,400.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

72.4%2,991

Black

14.4%595

Hispanic/Latino

6.1%251

Two or More

4.8%197

Other

1.2%50

Asian

1%42

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.5%303

High School Diploma

19%604

Some College (<1 yr)

9.1%289

Some College (1+ yr)

18%572

Associate's Degree

10.6%338

Bachelor's Degree

11%349

Master's Degree

4.2%134

Doctorate

0.3%9

HS or Higher

81.6%

BA or Higher

15.5%

Graduate+

4.5%

Housingi

$167,400median home value

$755median rent

43.6%homeownership

2,118total units

11.9%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 43.6%

Renter 56.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

11.4%93

$50K–$100K

24.9%203

$100K–$150K

7.1%58

$150K–$200K

13%106

$200K–$300K

33.4%272

$300K–$500K

10.1%82

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

433

$750–$1,000

444

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%12

2010–2019

5.9%126

2000–2009

10.8%229

1990–1999

2.5%54

1980–1989

5.9%124

1970–1979

19.5%412

1960–1969

7.6%162

1950–1959

15.8%334

1940–1949

15.3%324

1939 or earlier

16.1%341

Heating Fuel

Electricity

77.4%1,443

Utility Gas

15.1%282

Bottled/LP Gas

4.3%81

Fuel Oil

3.2%59

Household Economyi

$41,262median household income

$26,559per capita income

19.8%poverty rate

12.6%unemployment

1,877labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.7%50

$10K–$15K

4.1%77

$15K–$20K

6.2%116

$20K–$25K

8.6%160

$25K–$30K

6.2%115

$30K–$35K

8.5%158

$35K–$40K

10.8%202

$40K–$45K

6.8%127

$45K–$50K

5.9%110

$50K–$60K

5.9%110

$60K–$75K

15%279

$75K–$100K

7.2%135

$100K–$125K

5.7%106

$150K–$200K

2.9%54

$200K+

3.5%66

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

122

Residentsi

110

Avg. Tenant Renti

$390/mo

Programs in this community

Public Housing5 homes

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers106 homes68% occupied$390/mo rent

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

202/PRAC1 homes

811/PRAC10 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $41,262/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $12K/yr

57%

Very low income$12K–$21K/yr

39%

Low income$21K–$33K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

79% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

56% of subsidized households are minority

48% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

66% 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

260.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,568

Avg. Commutei

25.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,641

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

290(8.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

86.8%Insured

13.2%Uninsured