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The Town of Spindale had a population of 4,131 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Spindale is located at latitude 35.3601 and longitude -81.9293 in Rutherford County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Spindale encompass a land area of 5.36 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Rutherford County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Town of Spindale has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of Spindale is located within Township of Rutherfordton, a minor civil division (MCD) of Rutherford County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,131 (100%) |
| Population Density | 764 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 45 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $41,262 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,559 |
| Median Home Value | $167,400 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,118 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 814 (38.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,051 (49.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 253 (11.9%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,865 |
| Average Household Size | 2.01 |
| Family Households | 937 (50.2%) |
The table below compares Spindale to the other 776 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in North Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 204 | 74th |
| Population Density | # 350 | 55th |
| Median Household Income | # 657 | 16th |
| Per Capita Income | # 547 | 30th |
| Diversity Index | # 373 | 52nd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
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