Red Springs, NC

Red Springs, North Carolina

Red Springs, North Carolina, in Robeson county, is 24 miles SW of Fayetteville, North Carolina (center to center) and 73 miles SW of Raleigh, North Carolina. The town contains a population of approximately 3,493.

The People and Families of Red Springs

In Red Springs, about 39% of adults are married. Unmarried people abound in Red Springs.

The town has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Red Springs had a median family income of $34,760.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in Red Springs.

Red Springs Housing

Red Springs has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 69% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Rents in the town tend toward the low side for North Carolina. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Red Springs the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Red Springs, 95% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the town -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

Red Springs strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Red Springs, NC

Comparing Red Springs to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Red Springs Almanac

Red Springs Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Red Springs Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Red Springs High Schools (2004)

RED SPRINGS HIGH
509 N VANCE STREET
910-843-4211
Serves 711 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Red Springs Colleges

(List of All North Carolina Colleges)

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