Spring Lake, NC population by race
The table below shows Spring Lake's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,806 | 41.04% |
| Black or African American | 3,720 | 31.77% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 76 | 0.65% |
| Asian | 285 | 2.43% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 31 | 0.26% |
| Some other race | 871 | 7.44% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,921 | 16.40% |
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Spring Lake population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Spring Lake has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Spring Lake's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Spring Lake population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 41.04% are white, 31.77% are Black or African American, 0.65% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.43% are Asian, 0.26% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 7.44% are some other race and 16.40% are multiracial.
Spring Lake 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Spring Lake is White with a population of 4,806 (41.04% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,921 (16.40% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Spring Lake, NC
By ethnicity, 2,247 (19.19% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 9,463 (80.81% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Spring Lake, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 4,174 (44.11% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Spring Lake, NC Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Spring Lake's Non-Hispanic population.
Spring Lake Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 4,174 | 44.11% |
| Black or African American alone | 3,674 | 38.82% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 46 | 0.49% |
| Asian alone | 285 | 3.01% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 31 | 0.33% |
| Some other race alone | 225 | 2.38% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,028 | 10.86% |
Among the Hispanic population in Spring Lake, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 771 (34.31% of the total Hispanic population).
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Spring Lake, NC Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Spring Lake's Hispanic population.
Spring Lake Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 763 | 33.96% |
| Puerto Rican | 652 | 29.02% |
| Cuban | 61 | 2.71% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 771 | 34.31% |
Things to know
What percentage of Spring Lake, NC is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 19.19% of Spring Lake population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Spring Lake, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 771 (34.31% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Spring Lake, NC have?
Spring Lake, NC has 3,720 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 31.77% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Spring Lake is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Spring Lake, NC?
With 80.81% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Spring Lake.
That being said, with a 31.77% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Spring Lake.
What is the majority race in Spring Lake, NC?
With a population of 4,806 (41.04% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Spring Lake.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Spring Lake, with 31.77% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
