City profile · North Carolina · Census ACS 2023

Red Springs, NC

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Red Springs - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

3,107
Residents
$19,752
Median income
$85,400
Median home
$925
Median rent (state)

Red Springs - the verdict

Red Springs ranks in the 1st percentile for household income and the 3rd percentile for safety nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

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percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Red Springs, NC

3,107 people live in Red Springs, North Carolina - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Red Springs households earn a median of $19,752 annually, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 36.9%. Typical homes in Red Springs are valued around $85,400, and the median resident age is 32.9 years. Educational attainment runs 16.0% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 37.6% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 0 residential building permits were authorized in Red Springs (No Permits), down 100% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data. Red Springs's reported crime rate runs above the national norm: the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program logs 5251.5 total incidents per 100,000 residents here, above the national average (agency reporting is voluntary, so this measures reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Living costs in North Carolina run below the national norm: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts North Carolina at 94.3 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Below Average). Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $925 monthly. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in North Carolina run around $215, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. Natural-hazard exposure scores 91.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

3,107 residents

Census ACS 2023 - North Carolina

Median Household Income

$19,752 /yr

Poverty 36.9%

Cost of Living Index (state)

94.3 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, North Carolina average

How does Red Springs compare to other US cities?

Here's how Red Springs stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 1% higher than other cities
Home value 5% pricier than other cities
Median rent 7% pricier than other cities
Safety 3% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just North Carolina and the picture shifts: Red Springs ranks #176 of 195 North Carolina cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Red Springs's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in North Carolina, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

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3rdSafety percentile

1st percentile nationally for median household income · 3rd percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Red Springs's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Red Springs's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 33 Avg. percentile National median
Red Springs's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Red Springs's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$85,400 Among the most affordable more affordable than 95% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Above this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Red Springs $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Red Springs, NC Red Springs, NC's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Red Springs, NC-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Red Springs, NC median $19,752/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Red Springs, NC's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Red Springs, NC. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 16.0%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 36.9%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 37.6%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
3,107
Median Income
$19,752
Median Home Value
$85,400
Median Age
32.9
Poverty Rate
36.9%
Labor force participation
37.6%
Bachelor's Degree+
16.0%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
5251.5
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
885.8
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
4365.7
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
4
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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3,050 residents3,100 residents3,150 residents3,200 residents3,250 residents 202020212022202320242025 3,086 residents 3,216 residents ▲ +4.2%
Red Springs's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

Total Permits (2024)
0
housing units authorized
Single-Family
0
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 13
2020 16
2021 20
2022 12
2023 10
2024 0

Permit volume decreased 100% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
87.6%
Carpool
5.2%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
4.4%
Work from Home
2.5%

Based on 912 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for North Carolina - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$115
avg/month
Natural Gas
$55
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$215
estimated/month

Estimates reflect North Carolina state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a North Carolina state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Red Springs sits in

Cost of Living Index
94.3
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$925/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
91.1 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in North Carolina

Norwood
3,110 people
Wallburg
3,104 people
Southern Shores
3,119 people
Louisburg
3,128 people
Mountain View
3,068 people
Nags Head
3,164 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Red Springs's 3,107 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Turner, OR
3,107 people
Holden Heights, FL
3,108 people
Alamo, GA
3,108 people
Moonachie, NJ
3,106 people
Commercial Point, OH
3,106 people
Abernathy, TX
3,108 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Red Springs's $19,752 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Sequatchie, TN
$19,756 median income
Marty, SD
$19,740 median income
Quebrada comunidad, PR
$19,726 median income
Rosa Sánchez comunidad, PR
$19,792 median income
Elm Hall, MI
$19,688 median income
Arthurtown, SC
$19,820 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Red Springs, NC Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Red Springs, NC - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 28.0% 44.6% 21.9% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 6.1% White 28.0% Black or African American 44.6% Asian 0.0% American Indian 21.9% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 2.7% Two or more races 2.8% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Red Springs compares to nearby North Carolina cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Red Springs (this city) 3,107 $19,752
Norwood 3,110 $57,953
Wallburg 3,104 $78,821
Southern Shores 3,119 $116,859
Census ACS 5-year FIPS NC FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Red Springs, NC?

What is the population of Red Springs, NC? +

Red Springs, NC has a population of 3,107 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Red Springs, NC? +

In Red Springs, the typical household earns $19,752 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Red Springs? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Red Springs; the closest available measure is the North Carolina state average, a cost of living index of 94.3 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within North Carolina vary by metro area.

Is Red Springs, NC safe? +

Red Springs has a total crime rate of 5251.5 per 100,000 residents, which is above the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Red Springs, NC? +

The median home value in Red Springs is $85,400, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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