Largest observed gap
Monthly rent
$782 tract average vs. $1,161 citywide (-33%)
The listed tracts average 33% below the citywide median, a large separation that makes the tract rows more informative than the citywide figure alone.
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Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods in Spruce Pine
Among 4 census tracts, Tract 9504 leads at $68,397 median income - about 2× Tract 9503 at $44,564.
4 census tracts · North Carolina · Census ACS 2023
Avg. Tract Income
$54,068
median household
Income Range
$44,564 – $68,397
lowest to highest tract
Avg. Tract Rent
$782/mo
median gross rent
Census Tracts
4
in Spruce Pine
Where the tract view differs from the citywide view
How these gaps are calculated
These comparisons use the average of the tract medians listed on this page and the ACS citywide median. They are two different geographic summaries, so the gap is a reading aid rather than an estimate of a typical household.
Comparison 2
Household income
$54,068 tract average vs. $47,583 citywide (+14%)
The tract average runs 14% above the citywide median, a modest separation worth checking against the individual rows before drawing a local conclusion.
Comparison 3
Home value
$200,475 tract average vs. $202,300 citywide (-1%)
The listed-tract figure sits within 1% of the citywide median. Treat this as broad agreement, not proof that every block has the same conditions.
What counts as a neighborhood here?
PlainCities uses U.S. Census tracts as neighborhood units, small, stable areas of a few thousand residents each. The table below lists this city's tracts, sorted by median household income.
Census Tracts by Income
Showing 4 of 4 tracts, sorted by median household income - Tract 9504 highest at $68,397 ; Tract 9503 lowest at $44,564.
| Tract | Population | |
|---|---|---|
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Tract 9504 Mitchell Co. | 4,978 | View › |
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Tract 9503 Mitchell Co. | 4,323 | View › |
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Tract 9502 Mitchell Co. | 3,688 | View › |
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Tract 9501 Mitchell Co. | 1,984 | View › |
Source and tract definition
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates 2023. Census tracts are small, stable geographic units used for statistical analysis. Each tract typically contains 1,200–8,000 people. Last updated: 2026