Red Springs: Demographics & People
About 3,125 people live in Red Springs, in 1,240 households. Population grew 0.6% from 3,107 (2022) to 3,125 (2024). Median age 32.7 years. (3.7y younger than Robeson County; 3.5y younger than North Carolina). Children under 18 are 27% of the population. Population is 44% Black and 28% White (non-Hispanic). The community is moderately diverse (Simpson index 0.55). 60% of households are family-led. County is gaining 1,629 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 36% adult obesity, 17% smoke.
- 2.5 people per household (vs North Carolina avg 2.5).
- 40% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs North Carolina 42%).
- 80 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs North Carolina 64).
Population & Trend
Population grew 0.6% from 3,107 (2022) to 3,125 (2024) — close to the U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~3,143 (extrapolated at 0.3%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 3,167.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 52,082 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 0.6% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 3,107 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 3,125 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | stable |
| Population | 3,125 people (vs North Carolina 70,630) |
| Population Estimate | 3,167 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 32.7y is 6.2 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 27% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 32.7 years (vs North Carolina 36.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 27.4% |
| Age Summary · Character | young professional |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 3,125 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 855 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 754.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 982.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 534 |
| Population under 18 | 855 |
| Median age | 32.7 years (vs North Carolina 36.2y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 3,125 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.55 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as moderately diverse.
| White residents | 869 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 1,386 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 189 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 54.6% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | moderately diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 3 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 56.7% |
| Black population | 44.4% (vs North Carolina 26.0%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 5.5% (vs North Carolina 12.6%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 27.7% (vs North Carolina 51.1%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 0.6% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 2% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 2,394 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 666 |
| Share born in this state | 76.6% |
| Share born in another state | 23.4% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 21.3% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizens | 1.5% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 51 |
Households & Family Composition
1,240 households. Averaging 2.6 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 60% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 743 families, 17% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 840 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 743 |
| Married couples with children | 126 |
| Single-parent households | 11 |
| Average household size | 2.57 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 9.3% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 92 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 18 |
| Family households | 740 households (vs North Carolina 17,226) |
| Households that are families | 59.7% (vs North Carolina 58.5%) |
| Total households | 1,240 households (vs North Carolina 25,235) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 10.4% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 1,629 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 10.4% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 56,762 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 55,133 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 1,629 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 281 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 9.1% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 44 residents live in group quarters (1.4% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 44 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 8 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 37093 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 37 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 093 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Hoke |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 22.4% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 19.10 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 26.10 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 37093 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Hoke County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Medium metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,098 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 37093 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Hoke County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 58.5% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 43.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 30.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 55,234 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 4.80 |
| Family Score · Schools | 4 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 6 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 27.4% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 3,125, stable, young professional, lower-income, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 3,125 people (vs North Carolina 70,630) |
| Town Summary · County | Hoke County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade