Spruce Pine, NC

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Spruce Pine Overview

2,637
TOTAL POPULATION
1,207
MALE POPULATION
1,430
FEMALE POPULATION
84.41
MALES / 100 FEMALES
118.48
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$27,056
PER CAPITA INCOME
$71,806
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$44,596
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
15.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
84.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.56
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,119
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
51.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Spruce Pine

The most populous races in Spruce Pine are White / Caucasian (2,304 | 87.4%), Hispanic or Latino (357 | 13.5%), and Some other Race (177 | 6.7%).
Race in Spruce Pine
Race# Population% Population
Asian30.1%
Black / African American351.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino35713.5%
Native / Alaskan150.6%
White / Caucasian2,30487.4%
Two or more Races1033.9%
Some other Race1776.7%
Total2,637100.0%

Ancestry in Spruce Pine

The most populous ancestries reported in Spruce Pine are English (469 | 17.8%), German (400 | 15.2%), Irish (375 | 14.2%), Mexican (326 | 12.4%), and Scotch-Irish (253 | 9.6%), together accounting for 69.1% of all Spruce Pine residents.
Ancestry in Spruce Pine
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1124.3%
Arab230.9%
Bhutanese371.4%
British70.3%
Canadian30.1%
Cherokee180.7%
Colombian311.2%
Danish271.0%
English46917.8%
European100.4%
French532.0%
French Canadian70.3%
German40015.2%
Hungarian190.7%
Irish37514.2%
Italian963.6%
Korean100.4%
Lumbee90.3%
Mexican32612.4%
Moroccan230.9%
Polish843.2%
Russian30.1%
Scotch-Irish2539.6%
Scottish1606.1%
South American311.2%
Welsh80.3%
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Immigrants in Spruce Pine

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Spruce Pine came from Central America (125 | 4.7%), Latin America (125 | 4.7%), Mexico (125 | 4.7%), Africa (20 | 0.8%), and Morocco (20 | 0.8%), together accounting for 15.7% of all Spruce Pine residents.
Immigrants in Spruce Pine
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa200.8%
Asia30.1%
Belgium70.3%
Central America1254.7%
Europe70.3%
Latin America1254.7%
Mexico1254.7%
Morocco200.8%
Northern Africa200.8%
Philippines30.1%
South Eastern Asia30.1%
Western Europe70.3%
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Sex and Age in Spruce Pine

Sex and Age in Spruce Pine

The most populous age groups in Spruce Pine are 30 to 34 Years (157 | 13.0%) for men and 50 to 54 Years (163 | 11.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Spruce Pine
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years86 (7.1%)73 (5.1%)
5 to 9 Years97 (8.0%)65 (4.5%)
10 to 14 Years38 (3.2%)59 (4.1%)
15 to 19 Years123 (10.2%)86 (6.0%)
20 to 24 Years48 (4.0%)50 (3.5%)
25 to 29 Years35 (2.9%)81 (5.7%)
30 to 34 Years157 (13.0%)139 (9.7%)
35 to 39 Years33 (2.7%)81 (5.7%)
40 to 44 Years32 (2.6%)71 (5.0%)
45 to 49 Years76 (6.3%)111 (7.8%)
50 to 54 Years71 (5.9%)163 (11.4%)
55 to 59 Years58 (4.8%)108 (7.5%)
60 to 64 Years76 (6.3%)47 (3.3%)
65 to 69 Years90 (7.5%)107 (7.5%)
70 to 74 Years30 (2.5%)20 (1.4%)
75 to 79 Years49 (4.1%)29 (2.0%)
80 to 84 Years32 (2.6%)89 (6.2%)
85 Years and over76 (6.3%)51 (3.6%)
Total1,207 (100.0%)1,430 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Spruce Pine

Median Family Size in Spruce Pine

The median family size in Spruce Pine is 3.08 persons per family, with single female/mother families (140 | 22.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.16 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (488 | 76.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.76 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Spruce Pine
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple488 (76.6%)2.76
Single Male/Father9 (1.4%)4.00
Single Female/Mother140 (22.0%)4.16
Total Families637 (100.0%)3.08

Median Household Size in Spruce Pine

The median household size in Spruce Pine is 2.23 persons per household, with single male/father households (9 | 0.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.44 persons per household. non-family households (504 | 44.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.07 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Spruce Pine
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple488 (42.8%)2.78
Single Male/Father9 (0.8%)4.44
Single Female/Mother140 (12.3%)4.36
Non-family504 (44.2%)1.07
Total Households1,141 (100.0%)2.23

Household Size by Marriage Status in Spruce Pine

Out of a total of 1,141 households in Spruce Pine, 637 (55.8%) are family households, while 504 (44.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 311, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 479.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Spruce Pine
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-479 (42.0%)
2-Person Households311 (27.3%)25 (2.2%)
3-Person Households132 (11.6%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households118 (10.3%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households41 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households27 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households8 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total637 (55.8%)504 (44.2%)

Female Fertility in Spruce Pine

Fertility by Age in Spruce Pine

Average fertility rate in Spruce Pine is 36.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 81.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Spruce Pine
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years22 (100.0%)81.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total22 (100.0%)36.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Spruce Pine

81.8% of women with births (22) in Spruce Pine are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 18.2% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 18.2% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Spruce Pine
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years18 (81.8%)4 (18.2%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total18 (81.8%)4 (18.2%)

Fertility by Education in Spruce Pine

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Spruce Pine
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School4 (18.2%)33.0
High School Diploma17 (77.3%)175.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree1 (4.5%)19.0
Total22 (100.0%)36.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Spruce Pine

18.2% of women with births in Spruce Pine are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Spruce Pine
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
High School Diploma17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total18 (81.8%)4 (18.2%)

Income in Spruce Pine

Income Overview in Spruce Pine

Per Capita Income in Spruce Pine is $27,056, while median incomes of families and households are $71,806 and $44,596 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,637$27,056
Median Family Income637$71,806
Mean Family Income637$100,250
Median Household Income1,141$44,596
Mean Household Income1,141$71,505
Income Deficit637$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,63715.34%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,63784.66¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,6370.56

Earnings by Sex in Spruce Pine

Average Earnings in Spruce Pine are $29,703, $33,622 for men and $28,466 for women, a difference of 15.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Spruce Pine
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male607 (48.3%)$33,622
Female650 (51.7%)$28,466
Total1,257 (100.0%)$29,703

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Spruce Pine

The most common earnings brackets in Spruce Pine are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (68 | 11.2%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (81 | 12.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Spruce Pine
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less37 (6.1%)75 (11.5%)
$2,500 to $4,99914 (2.3%)37 (5.7%)
$5,000 to $7,49950 (8.2%)9 (1.4%)
$7,500 to $9,99912 (2.0%)13 (2.0%)
$10,000 to $12,49945 (7.4%)13 (2.0%)
$12,500 to $14,99926 (4.3%)24 (3.7%)
$15,000 to $17,4999 (1.5%)48 (7.4%)
$17,500 to $19,99914 (2.3%)12 (1.8%)
$20,000 to $22,49924 (4.0%)5 (0.8%)
$22,500 to $24,9999 (1.5%)35 (5.4%)
$25,000 to $29,99946 (7.6%)81 (12.5%)
$30,000 to $34,99939 (6.4%)50 (7.7%)
$35,000 to $39,99910 (1.7%)33 (5.1%)
$40,000 to $44,99913 (2.1%)4 (0.6%)
$45,000 to $49,99948 (7.9%)43 (6.6%)
$50,000 to $54,99940 (6.6%)13 (2.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99968 (11.2%)68 (10.5%)
$65,000 to $74,99945 (7.4%)18 (2.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99933 (5.4%)63 (9.7%)
$100,000+25 (4.1%)6 (0.9%)
Total607 (100.0%)650 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Spruce Pine

Average earnings in Spruce Pine are $47,065 for men and $29,517 for women, a difference of 37.3%. Men with an educational attainment of less than high school enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $71,081, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $29,028. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $46,136, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $26,452.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Spruce Pine
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$71,081$0
High School Diploma$29,028$0
College or Associate's Degree$49,048$26,452
Bachelor's Degree$51,071$46,136
Graduate Degree--
Total$47,065$29,517

Family Income in Spruce Pine

Family Income Brackets in Spruce Pine

According to the Spruce Pine family income data, there are 147 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.1% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 6 families (0.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Spruce Pine
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000335.2%
$10,000 to $14,99960.9%
$15,000 to $24,9997111.1%
$25,000 to $34,999528.2%
$35,000 to $49,999589.1%
$50,000 to $74,99910516.5%
$75,000 to $99,99914723.1%
$100,000 to $149,999589.1%
$150,000 to $199,999467.2%
$200,000+619.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Spruce Pine

6-person families (23 | 3.6%) account for the highest median family income in Spruce Pine with $97,031 per family, while 2-person families (317 | 49.8%) have the highest median income of $33,396 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Spruce Pine
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families317 (49.8%)$66,793
3-Person Families134 (21.0%)$76,944
4-Person Families122 (19.2%)$0
5-Person Families33 (5.2%)$0
6-Person Families23 (3.6%)$97,031
7+ Person Families8 (1.3%)$0
Total637 (100.0%)$71,806

Family Income by Number of Earners in Spruce Pine

Family Income by Number of Earners in Spruce Pine
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners160 (25.1%)$0
1 Earner181 (28.4%)$55,208
2 Earners223 (35.0%)$66,164
3+ Earners73 (11.5%)$153,242
Total637 (100.0%)$71,806

Household Income in Spruce Pine

Household Income Brackets in Spruce Pine

With 179 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Spruce Pine, accounting for 15.7% of all households. In contrast, only 60 households (5.3%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Spruce Pine
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00014913.1%
$10,000 to $14,999786.8%
$15,000 to $24,99914112.4%
$25,000 to $34,99913011.4%
$35,000 to $49,9991139.9%
$50,000 to $74,99915213.3%
$75,000 to $99,99917915.7%
$100,000 to $149,999756.6%
$150,000 to $199,999625.4%
$200,000+605.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Spruce Pine

The median household income in Spruce Pine is $44,596, with the highest median household income of $56,667 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 290 households (25.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 37 households (3.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Spruce Pine
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years37 (3.2%)$0
25 to 44 Years290 (25.4%)$56,667
45 to 64 Years425 (37.2%)$46,705
65+ Years389 (34.1%)$43,346
Total1,141 (100.0%)$44,596

Poverty in Spruce Pine

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Spruce Pine

With 22.7% poverty level for males and 20.5% for females among the residents of Spruce Pine, 5 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 16 males (55.2%) and 47 females (50.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Spruce Pine
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years32 (37.2%)26 (35.6%)
5 Years16 (55.2%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years37 (42.0%)47 (50.5%)
12 to 14 Years2 (14.3%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)17 (46.0%)
18 to 24 Years23 (16.1%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years56 (29.2%)29 (13.2%)
35 to 44 Years7 (10.8%)28 (18.4%)
45 to 54 Years22 (15.0%)78 (28.5%)
55 to 64 Years41 (30.6%)31 (20.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)12 (10.0%)
75 Years and over33 (23.7%)12 (10.8%)
Total269 (22.7%)280 (20.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Spruce Pine

According to the poverty statistics in Spruce Pine, males aged 15 years and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Spruce Pine
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years54 (62.8%)47 (64.4%)
5 Years13 (44.8%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years51 (58.0%)46 (49.5%)
12 to 14 Years12 (85.7%)31 (100.0%)
15 Years3 (100.0%)34 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years25 (100.0%)20 (54.0%)
18 to 24 Years120 (83.9%)65 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years136 (70.8%)191 (86.8%)
35 to 44 Years58 (89.2%)124 (81.6%)
45 to 54 Years125 (85.0%)196 (71.5%)
55 to 64 Years93 (69.4%)124 (80.0%)
65 to 74 Years120 (100.0%)108 (90.0%)
75 Years and over106 (76.3%)99 (89.2%)
Total916 (77.3%)1,085 (79.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Spruce Pine

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Spruce Pine show that 12.1% or 59 of the total 488 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 60.5%, comprising of 23 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Spruce Pine
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children297 (92.5%)24 (7.5%)
1 or 2 Children111 (90.2%)12 (9.8%)
3 or 4 Children15 (39.5%)23 (60.5%)
5 or more Children6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total429 (87.9%)59 (12.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Spruce Pine

According to the poverty data in Spruce Pine, 100.0% or 9 single-father households and 24.3% or 34 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 23 households (79.3%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Spruce Pine
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)11 (22.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children9 (100.0%)23 (79.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9 (100.0%)34 (24.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Spruce Pine

The poverty data for Spruce Pine shows that 59 of the married-couple family households (12.1%) and 43 of the single-parent households (28.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 23 households (60.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 32 household (84.2%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Spruce Pine
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children24 (7.5%)11 (22.0%)
1 or 2 Children12 (9.8%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children23 (60.5%)32 (84.2%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total59 (12.1%)43 (28.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Spruce Pine

Employment by Class of Employer in Spruce Pine

Among the 1,099 employed individuals in Spruce Pine, private company employees (722 | 65.7%), state government employees (106 | 9.7%), and not-for-profit organizations (94 | 8.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Spruce Pine
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees72265.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)413.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)514.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations948.6%
Local Government Employees857.7%
State Government Employees1069.7%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,099100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Spruce Pine

According to the labor force statistics for Spruce Pine, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,182), 51.3% or 1,119 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.8% or 20 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 76.5% or 166 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 60 to 64 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 9.4% or 3 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Spruce Pine
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years124 (72.1%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years67 (68.4%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years78 (67.2%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years221 (74.7%)9 (4.1%)
35 to 44 Years166 (76.5%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years262 (62.2%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years108 (65.1%)8 (7.4%)
60 to 64 Years32 (26.0%)3 (9.4%)
65 to 74 Years55 (22.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over6 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,119 (51.3%)20 (1.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Spruce Pine

According to labor force statistics for Spruce Pine, 64.7% of individuals (866) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,339) are in the labor force, with 2.3% or 20 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.5% or 266 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.4% or 12 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Spruce Pine
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School75 (37.7%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma127 (49.8%)24 (9.4%)
College / Associate Degree399 (68.7%)12 (2.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher266 (87.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total866 (64.7%)31 (2.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Spruce Pine

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Spruce Pine are Management (101 | 9.2%), Community & Social Service (97 | 8.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (79 | 7.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (61 | 5.6%), and Education Instruction & Library (47 | 4.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Spruce Pine

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Spruce Pine, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (67.1%), and Education, Arts & Media (62.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Spruce Pine
OccupationMaleFemale
Management25 (24.7%)76 (75.2%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science53 (67.1%)26 (32.9%)
Computers & Mathematics12 (31.6%)26 (68.4%)
Architecture & Engineering41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 33 (34.0%)64 (66.0%)
Education, Arts & Media27 (62.8%)16 (37.2%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library4 (8.5%)43 (91.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment2 (28.6%)5 (71.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)61 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)46 (100.0%)
Total (Category)111 (31.8%)238 (68.2%)
Total (Overall)524 (47.7%)575 (52.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Spruce Pine are Food Preparation & Serving (66 | 6.0%), Security & Protection (53 | 4.8%), Law Enforcement (53 | 4.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (43 | 3.9%), and Personal Care & Service (29 | 2.6%).
Services Occupations in Spruce Pine

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Spruce Pine, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (46.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (62.1%), and Personal Care & Service (58.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Spruce Pine
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
Security & Protection53 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement53 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving25 (37.9%)41 (62.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance20 (46.5%)23 (53.5%)
Personal Care & Service12 (41.4%)17 (58.6%)
Total (Category)110 (50.5%)108 (49.5%)
Total (Overall)524 (47.7%)575 (52.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Spruce Pine are Sales & Related (147 | 13.4%), and Office & Administration (108 | 9.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Spruce Pine

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Spruce Pine
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related39 (26.5%)108 (73.5%)
Office & Administration22 (20.4%)86 (79.6%)
Total (Category)61 (23.9%)194 (76.1%)
Total (Overall)524 (47.7%)575 (52.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Spruce Pine are Construction & Extraction (94 | 8.6%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (48 | 4.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Spruce Pine

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Spruce Pine
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction91 (96.8%)3 (3.2%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)139 (97.9%)3 (2.1%)
Total (Overall)524 (47.7%)575 (52.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Spruce Pine are Material Moving (71 | 6.5%), Production (39 | 3.5%), and Transportation (25 | 2.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Spruce Pine

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Spruce Pine
OccupationMaleFemale
Production29 (74.4%)10 (25.6%)
Transportation25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving49 (69.0%)22 (31.0%)
Total (Category)103 (76.3%)32 (23.7%)
Total (Overall)524 (47.7%)575 (52.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Spruce Pine

Employment Industries in Spruce Pine

The major employment industries in Spruce Pine include Retail Trade (207 | 18.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (182 | 16.6%), Manufacturing (131 | 11.9%), Construction (99 | 9.0%), and Educational Services (90 | 8.2%).
Employment Industries in Spruce Pine

Employment Industries by Sex in Spruce Pine

The Spruce Pine industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Professional & Scientific (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Information (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Spruce Pine
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction96 (97.0%)3 (3.0%)
Manufacturing70 (53.4%)61 (46.6%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Retail Trade113 (54.6%)94 (45.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance8 (29.6%)19 (70.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services4 (4.4%)86 (95.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance22 (12.1%)160 (87.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services32 (41.0%)46 (59.0%)
Public Administration63 (86.3%)10 (13.7%)
Total524 (47.7%)575 (52.3%)

Education in Spruce Pine

School Enrollment in Spruce Pine

The most common levels of schooling among the 582 students in Spruce Pine are high school (144 | 24.7%), elementary school (129 | 22.2%), and college / undergraduate (122 | 21.0%).
School Enrollment in Spruce Pine
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool549.3%
Kindergarten315.3%
Elementary School12922.2%
Middle School6511.2%
High School14424.7%
College / Undergraduate12221.0%
Graduate / Professional376.4%
Total582100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Spruce Pine

Out of a total of 582 students who are enrolled in schools in Spruce Pine, 57 (9.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 525 (90.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 12 (31.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 99 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Spruce Pine
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds26 (68.4%)12 (31.6%)
5 to 9 Year Old140 (90.3%)15 (9.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds82 (84.5%)15 (15.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds99 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds48 (98.0%)1 (2.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds51 (78.5%)14 (21.5%)
35 Years and over43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total525 (90.2%)57 (9.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Spruce Pine

Education (83 | 22.9%), business (60 | 16.5%), science & technology (41 | 11.3%), arts & humanities (36 | 9.9%), and bio, nature & agricultural (33 | 9.1%) are the most common fields of study among 363 individuals in Spruce Pine who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Spruce Pine
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics61.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural339.1%
Physical & Health Sciences113.0%
Psychology123.3%
Social Sciences92.5%
Engineering308.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology4111.3%
Business6016.5%
Education8322.9%
Literature & Languages143.9%
Liberal Arts & History61.7%
Visual & Performing Arts82.2%
Communications143.9%
Arts & Humanities369.9%
Total363100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Spruce Pine

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Spruce Pine

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Spruce Pine are males with 2 vehicles (214, accounting for 40.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (256, making up 37.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Spruce Pine
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle8 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle45 (8.6%)100 (17.4%)
2 Vehicles214 (40.8%)256 (44.5%)
3 Vehicles170 (32.4%)122 (21.2%)
4 Vehicles85 (16.2%)54 (9.4%)
5 or more Vehicles2 (0.4%)43 (7.5%)
Total524 (100.0%)575 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Spruce Pine

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Spruce Pine are 5 to 9 minutes (266 commuters, 25.6%), less than 5 minutes (198 commuters, 19.1%), and 15 to 19 minutes (151 commuters, 14.5%).
Commute Time in Spruce Pine
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes19819.1%
5 to 9 Minutes26625.6%
10 to 14 Minutes939.0%
15 to 19 Minutes15114.5%
20 to 24 Minutes595.7%
25 to 29 Minutes888.5%
30 to 34 Minutes222.1%
35 to 39 Minutes101.0%
40 to 44 Minutes403.8%
45 to 59 Minutes292.8%
60 to 89 Minutes737.0%
90 or more Minutes90.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Spruce Pine

The most common commute times in Spruce Pine are 5 to 9 minutes (156 commuters, 30.7%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (110 commuters, 20.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Spruce Pine
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes118 (23.2%)80 (15.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes156 (30.7%)110 (20.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes61 (12.0%)32 (6.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes63 (12.4%)88 (16.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes33 (6.5%)26 (4.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes35 (6.9%)53 (10.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes8 (1.6%)14 (2.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes10 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)40 (7.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes8 (1.6%)21 (4.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes7 (1.4%)66 (12.4%)
90 or more Minutes9 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Spruce Pine

The most frequent times of departure to work in Spruce Pine are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (72, 14.2%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (117, 22.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Spruce Pine
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM8 (1.6%)10 (1.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM26 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM53 (10.4%)11 (2.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM22 (4.3%)68 (12.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM72 (14.2%)71 (13.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM42 (8.3%)117 (22.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM57 (11.2%)60 (11.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM34 (6.7%)25 (4.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM4 (0.8%)26 (4.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM20 (3.9%)42 (7.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM53 (10.4%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM21 (4.1%)29 (5.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM61 (12.0%)59 (11.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM35 (6.9%)12 (2.3%)
Total508 (100.0%)530 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Spruce Pine

Occupancy by Ownership in Spruce Pine

Of the total 1,141 dwellings in Spruce Pine, owner-occupied units account for 774 (67.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 367 (32.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Spruce Pine
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units77467.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units36732.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,141100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Spruce Pine

Occupancy by Household Size in Spruce Pine
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household47942.0%
2-Person Household33629.4%
3-Person Household13211.6%
4+ Person Household19417.0%
Total Housing Units1,141100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Spruce Pine

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Spruce Pine
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household291 (60.8%)188 (39.3%)
2-Person Household276 (82.1%)60 (17.9%)
3-Person Household94 (71.2%)38 (28.8%)
4+ Person Household113 (58.3%)81 (41.7%)
Total Housing Units774 (67.8%)367 (32.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Spruce Pine

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Spruce Pine
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School136 (68.3%)63 (31.7%)
High School Diploma182 (60.5%)119 (39.5%)
College/Associate Degree310 (73.3%)113 (26.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher146 (67.0%)72 (33.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Spruce Pine

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Spruce Pine
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years20317.8%
35 to 44 Years12410.9%
45 to 54 Years26223.0%
55 to 64 Years16314.3%
65 to 74 Years19216.8%
75 to 84 Years1008.8%
85 Years and Over978.5%
Total1,141100.0%

Housing Finances in Spruce Pine

Median Income by Occupancy in Spruce Pine

Median Income by Occupancy in Spruce Pine
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied774 (67.8%)$61,827
Renter-Occupied367 (32.2%)$27,718
Average1,141 (100.0%)$44,596

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Spruce Pine

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Spruce Pine
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00066 (8.5%)52 (14.2%)
$5,000 to $9,99917 (2.2%)14 (3.8%)
$10,000 to $14,99937 (4.8%)41 (11.2%)
$15,000 to $19,99925 (3.2%)47 (12.8%)
$20,000 to $24,99962 (8.0%)8 (2.2%)
$25,000 to $34,99945 (5.8%)85 (23.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99981 (10.5%)32 (8.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999128 (16.5%)24 (6.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999144 (18.6%)35 (9.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99954 (7.0%)21 (5.7%)
$150,000 or more115 (14.9%)8 (2.2%)
Total774 (100.0%)367 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Spruce Pine

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Spruce Pine
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300137 (17.7%)43 (11.7%)
$300 to $499163 (21.1%)12 (3.3%)
$500 to $799103 (13.3%)135 (36.8%)
$800 to $99977 (10.0%)113 (30.8%)
$1,000 to $1,499187 (24.2%)9 (2.5%)
$1,500 to $1,99975 (9.7%)5 (1.4%)
$2,000 to $2,49914 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99918 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total774 (100.0%)367 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Spruce Pine

Housing Structures in Spruce Pine

Housing Structures in Spruce Pine
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached76366.9%
Single Unit, Attached453.9%
2 Unit Apartments1008.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments564.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments564.9%
10 or more Apartments50.4%
Mobile Home / Other11610.2%
Total1,141100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Spruce Pine

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Spruce Pine
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached666 (87.3%)97 (12.7%)
Single Unit, Attached23 (51.1%)22 (48.9%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)100 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)56 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)56 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other85 (73.3%)31 (26.7%)
Total774 (67.8%)367 (32.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Spruce Pine

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Spruce Pine
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms40 (5.2%)85 (23.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms334 (43.1%)179 (48.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms223 (28.8%)85 (23.2%)
8 or more Rooms177 (22.9%)18 (4.9%)
Total774 (100.0%)367 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Spruce Pine

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Spruce Pine
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas97 (12.5%)13 (3.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas46 (5.9%)6 (1.6%)
Electricity332 (42.9%)252 (68.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene232 (30.0%)78 (21.2%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels61 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used6 (0.8%)18 (4.9%)
Total774 (100.0%)367 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Spruce Pine

Household Vehicle Usage in Spruce Pine
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle23 (3.0%)74 (20.2%)
1 Vehicle224 (28.9%)183 (49.9%)
2 Vehicles327 (42.2%)85 (23.2%)
3 or more Vehicles200 (25.8%)25 (6.8%)
Total774 (100.0%)367 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Spruce Pine

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Spruce Pine

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units366408
Median Property Value$120,800$212,200
Median Household Income$26,406$109
Monthly Housing Costs$343$0
Real Estate Taxes$904$21

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Spruce Pine

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Spruce Pine
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00024 (6.6%)30 (7.3%)
$50,000 to $99,99946 (12.6%)46 (11.3%)
$100,000 to $299,999237 (64.7%)255 (62.5%)
$300,000 to $499,99948 (13.1%)45 (11.0%)
$500,000 to $749,99911 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)10 (2.5%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)22 (5.4%)
Total366 (100.0%)408 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Spruce Pine

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Spruce Pine
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00067 (18.3%)63 (15.4%)
$10,000 to $24,999107 (29.2%)16 (3.9%)
$25,000 to $34,99943 (11.7%)17 (4.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99963 (17.2%)2 (0.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99943 (11.7%)18 (4.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99931 (8.5%)85 (20.8%)
$100,000 to $149,9996 (1.6%)113 (27.7%)
$150,000 or more6 (1.6%)48 (11.8%)
Total366 (100.0%)408 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Spruce Pine

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Spruce Pine
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x54 (14.7%)83,514 (20,469.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x79 (21.6%)235 (57.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x22 (6.0%)52 (12.8%)
4.0x or more153 (41.8%)57 (14.0%)
Total366 (100.0%)408 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Spruce Pine

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Spruce Pine
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800133 (36.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499170 (46.5%)45 (11.0%)
$800 to $1,49963 (17.2%)156 (38.2%)
Total366 (100.0%)408 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Spruce Pine

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Spruce Pine

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Spruce Pine
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years188 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years372 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years122 (72.2%)47 (27.8%)
26 to 34 Years256 (62.7%)152 (37.2%)
35 to 44 Years196 (90.3%)21 (9.7%)
45 to 54 Years321 (76.2%)100 (23.7%)
55 to 64 Years231 (79.9%)58 (20.1%)
65 to 74 Years240 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older250 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,176 (85.2%)378 (14.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Spruce Pine

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Spruce Pine
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born188 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen372 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen122 (72.2%)47 (27.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Spruce Pine

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Spruce Pine
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000445 (77.4%)130 (22.6%)
$25,000 to $49,999460 (83.9%)88 (16.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999329 (91.1%)32 (8.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999476 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over463 (79.0%)123 (21.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Spruce Pine

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Spruce Pine
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6129 (68.6%)66 (35.1%)
6 to 18 Years190 (51.1%)182 (48.9%)
19 to 25 Years33 (19.5%)97 (57.4%)
25 to 34 Years68 (16.7%)206 (50.5%)
35 to 44 Years64 (29.5%)139 (64.1%)
45 to 54 Years46 (10.9%)275 (65.3%)
55 to 64 Years94 (32.5%)187 (64.7%)
65 to 74 Years240 (100.0%)94 (39.2%)
75 Years and over250 (100.0%)89 (35.6%)
Total1,114 (43.6%)1,335 (52.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Spruce Pine

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Spruce Pine
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years18 (20.9%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years8 (4.9%)34 (17.4%)
18 to 34 Years51 (15.2%)8 (2.8%)
35 to 64 Years33 (9.5%)73 (12.6%)
65 to 74 Years31 (25.8%)64 (53.3%)
75 Years and over93 (66.9%)76 (68.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Spruce Pine

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Spruce Pine: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years18 (20.9%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)14 (7.2%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years26 (7.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years19 (15.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over72 (51.8%)51 (46.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Spruce Pine: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years18 (20.9%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)20 (10.3%)
18 to 34 Years9 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years28 (8.1%)13 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years14 (11.7%)6 (5.0%)
75 Years and over10 (7.2%)25 (22.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Spruce Pine: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years8 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years42 (12.5%)8 (2.8%)
35 to 64 Years5 (1.5%)23 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years12 (10.0%)37 (30.8%)
75 Years and over84 (60.4%)42 (37.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Spruce Pine: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years18 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years5 (1.5%)56 (9.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)50 (41.7%)
75 Years and over72 (51.8%)36 (32.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Spruce Pine: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years8 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years6 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)9 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)18 (15.0%)
75 Years and over74 (53.2%)11 (9.9%)

Technology Access in Spruce Pine

Computing Device Access in Spruce Pine

Computing Device Access in Spruce Pine
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop68460.0%
Smartphone89778.6%
Tablet53046.5%
No Computing Device17615.4%
Total1,141100.0%

Internet Access in Spruce Pine

Internet Access in Spruce Pine
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home67459.1%
Cellular Data Only16414.4%
Satellite Internet383.3%
No Internet26523.2%
Total1,141100.0%

Spruce Pine Summary

Spruce Pine, North Carolina is a small town located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. It is situated in Mitchell County, which is part of the Appalachian region of the United States. The town has a population of approximately 2,000 people and is the county seat of Mitchell County.

History

The area that is now Spruce Pine was first settled in the late 1700s by a group of settlers from the nearby town of Burnsville. The town was originally known as “Little Switzerland” due to its mountainous terrain. The town was officially incorporated in 1891 and was named after the abundance of spruce and pine trees in the area.
In the early 1900s, the town began to grow and develop as a center for the mining industry. The town was home to several large mining companies, including the Spruce Pine Mining Company, which was founded in 1906. The company was responsible for the development of the town’s infrastructure, including the construction of a railroad line and a power plant.
The town continued to grow and develop throughout the 20th century. In the 1950s, the town was home to several large manufacturing companies, including the Spruce Pine Manufacturing Company, which produced furniture and other wood products. The town also became a popular tourist destination, with many visitors coming to enjoy the scenic beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Geography

Spruce Pine is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. The town is situated in Mitchell County, which is part of the Appalachian region of the United States. The town is located at an elevation of 2,400 feet and is surrounded by the Pisgah National Forest. The town is located approximately 30 miles northeast of Asheville and is accessible via US Highway 19.
The town is situated in a valley surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains. The town is located at the confluence of the North Toe River and the South Toe River. The town is also home to several small lakes, including Lake Mitchell and Lake Rhodhiss.

Economy

The economy of Spruce Pine is largely based on the mining industry. The town is home to several large mining companies, including the Spruce Pine Mining Company, which was founded in 1906. The company is responsible for the development of the town’s infrastructure, including the construction of a railroad line and a power plant.
The town is also home to several manufacturing companies, including the Spruce Pine Manufacturing Company, which produces furniture and other wood products. The town is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, shops, and other services.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Spruce Pine was 2,078. The racial makeup of the town was 95.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 3.4% from other races. The median household income in the town was $30,938.

Conclusion

Spruce Pine, North Carolina is a small town located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. The town has a population of approximately 2,000 people and is the county seat of Mitchell County. The town is home to several large mining companies, as well as several manufacturing companies and small businesses. The town is also a popular tourist destination, with many visitors coming to enjoy the scenic beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Spruce Pine?
Total Population of Spruce Pine is 2,637.
What is the Total Male Population of Spruce Pine?
Total Male Population of Spruce Pine is 1,207.
What is the Total Female Population of Spruce Pine?
Total Female Population of Spruce Pine is 1,430.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Spruce Pine?
There are 84.41 Males per 100 Females in Spruce Pine.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Spruce Pine?
There are 118.48 Females per 100 Males in Spruce Pine.
What is the Median Population Age in Spruce Pine?
Median Population Age in Spruce Pine is 42.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Spruce Pine
Average Family Size in Spruce Pine is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Spruce Pine
Average Household Size in Spruce Pine is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Spruce Pine?
Per Capita income in Spruce Pine is $27,056.
What is the Median Family Income in Spruce Pine?
Median Family Income in Spruce Pine is $71,806.
What is the Median Household income in Spruce Pine?
Median Household Income in Spruce Pine is $44,596.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Spruce Pine?
Income or Wage Gap in Spruce Pine is 15.3%.
Women in Spruce Pine earn 84.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Spruce Pine?
Inequality or Gini Index in Spruce Pine is 0.56.
How Large is the Labor Force in Spruce Pine?
There are 1,119 People in the Labor Forcein in Spruce Pine.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Spruce Pine?
51.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Spruce Pine.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Spruce Pine?
Unemployment Rate in Spruce Pine is 1.8%.