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35585

Spruce Pine, AL

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Total Population

1,838
5-year trend
+9.4%

Median Household Income

$64,583
5-year trend
+11.1%

Median Home Value

$209,500
5-year trend
+45.6%

Median Rent

-$666,666,666
5-year trend
+48.1%

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Key Insights

What the data tells us about this area

Median household income is 100% higher than the state average, indicating an affluent area.

Home values are 100% higher than the state average. This area has a competitive real estate market.

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$64,583
100.1% above state avg
Home Value
$209,500
100.3% above state avg
Rent
-$666,666,666
476.2% below state avg
Population Density
1,838 residents
Median Age
35.1 years
Safety Score
54/100
Moderate safety

Livability Score

Overall quality of life rating based on key factors

Overall Livability
61
Fair
Out of 100

Score Breakdown

Amenities
77/100
Cost of Living
47/100
Safety
53/100
Education
41/100
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Employment
58/100
Housing
90/100
Weather
69/100

Data Sources & Accuracy

Official Government Data:Demographics and housing statistics are from the U.S. Census Bureau API (American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates). Weather and climate data comes from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) API with official climate normals from the nearest weather station. Crime statistics are from the FBI Crime Data Explorer API, with county-level data when available, otherwise state-level official data.
Modeled Estimates:Schools and some economic indicators are currently modeled using statistical methods based on national averages and regional patterns. For critical decisions, verify with official sources:

Learn more about our data sources and methodology on our Data Sources page.

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Spruce Pine, AL 35585

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Cost of Living

Compared to national average (100 = US average)

Overall Cost Index
153
Higher than avg
100 = US National Average

Cost Index by Category

Housing
230
Above avg
Transportation
113
Above avg
Healthcare
107
Average
Groceries
120
Above avg
Utilities
110
Average
Overall
153
Above avg

Economy & Employment

Job market and economic indicators

Labor Force
624
Employment Rate
98.1%
Avg. Commute
28 min
Work From Home
2%

Top Industries by Employment

Industry Breakdown

Finance & Insurance
23.7%
Professional & Business Services
23.7%
Manufacturing
15.9%
Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing
12.2%
Mining & Oil Extraction
12.2%
Total Employed
612
Total Unemployed
12
Unemployment Rate
1.9%

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Demographics Overview

Comprehensive population statistics and demographic breakdown

Key Demographic Insightsfor Spruce Pine, AL

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

32.2% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 1.9%, below national average.

Family-oriented community with 71% family households.

Poverty rate of 21.2% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$64,583
-14.1% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-58,194,252
Income Distribution
30.7%
Under $50k
18.6%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 3.53 people

Total Households
521
Family Households
70.6%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
23.7%
#2 Industry
Professional
23.7%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
15.9%
Total Employed Residents:409

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
2.1%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
1.8%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
2.1%
12 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:571
Commute Insights
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
98.1%
612 employed
Labor Force
624
12 unemployed
Unemployment Rate:1.9%
Median Age
35.1 years
Per Capita Income
$28,339
Poverty Rate
21.2%
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