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Red Springs, NC
Town in Robeson County, North Carolina.
Population
3,125
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
893
ZIP codes
0
Red Springs and its ZIP codes
Red Springs at a glance
- Red Springs is about 4 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $20,833, 71% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $100,800 (65% below North Carolina) and median rent is $582 a month.
Local data for Red Springs, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Red Springs, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$20,833
Poverty rate
40.0%
Median home value
$100,800
Median rent
$582/mo
Homeownership
52.4%
Bachelor's or higher
18.0%
Median age
32.7
Average commute
23.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Scottish Americans (151), Mexican Americans (106), Italian Americans (75).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Robeson County. PPP loans are for Red Springs.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,214
37,260 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,550
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$958M
FY 2026, $8,222 per person
How people get to work
Red Springs, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.2%
- Carpooled4.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home0.4%
Average one-way commute: 23.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Red Springs, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
597
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
998
2.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 34°F
40.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Red Springs, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
52.4%
U.S. 33.3% +19.1 pts
Diabetes
23.4%
U.S. 12.1% +11.3 pts
Smoking
23.6%
U.S. 12.8% +10.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.2%
U.S. 11.1% +7.1 pts
Cities near Red Springs
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ShannonCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 1 |
| WakullaCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.9 |
| RennertTown | 5.8 mi | 1.1 |
| ProspectCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 3.9 |
| DundarrachCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 1.3 |
| RexCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.7 |
| Lumber BridgeTown | 8 mi | 0.7 |
| PembrokeTown | 9.6 mi | 3.2 |
| BowmoreCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.3 |
| MaxtonTown | 11 mi | 2.7 |
| ParktonTown | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| WagramTown | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| RaefordCity | 12 mi | 4.3 |
| St. PaulsTown | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| Silver CityCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| RockfishCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Red Springs, NC in?
- Red Springs is in Robeson County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Red Springs, NC?
- About 3,125 people live in Red Springs, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Red Springs?
- Nearby places include Shannon (3.2 mi), Wakulla (4.4 mi), Rennert (5.8 mi), Prospect (6.1 mi), Dundarrach (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023