Spindale, NC Demographics

A map of Spindale's Population by Race

Spindale, North Carolina had a population of 4,225 in 2020. It was 65.3% White, 23.8% Black, 0.7% Asian, 3.6% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 5.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Spindale, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Spindale is the 191st most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Spindale's White Population

2,758 residents of Spindale identify as White, or 65.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Spindale roughly similar to the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Spindale is ranked #440 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Spindale is more White than neighboring Forest City (60.2% White). Spindale is less White than neighboring Ruth (79.8% White), Rutherfordton (78.4% White), Bostic (86.8% White), and Caroleen (69.8% White).

Spindale's Black Population

1,004 residents of Spindale identify as Black, or 23.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Spindale roughly similar to the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Spindale is ranked #236 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Spindale is more Black than neighboring Ruth (5.8% Black), Rutherfordton (9.7% Black), Forest City (20.9% Black), Bostic (9% Black), and Caroleen (12.7% Black).

Spindale's Asian Population

29 residents of Spindale identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Spindale roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Carolina (3.3% Asian). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Spindale is ranked #337 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Spindale is more Asian than neighboring Bostic (0.6% Asian), and Caroleen (0.5% Asian). Spindale is less Asian than neighboring Ruth (0.9% Asian), Rutherfordton (1.4% Asian), and Forest City (1.1% Asian).

Spindale's Hispanic Population

152 residents of Spindale identify as Hispanic, or 3.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Spindale slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Spindale is ranked #569 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Spindale is more Hispanic than neighboring Bostic (1.7% Hispanic). Spindale is less Hispanic than neighboring Ruth (8.4% Hispanic), Rutherfordton (5.3% Hispanic), Forest City (11.4% Hispanic), and Caroleen (8% Hispanic).

Spindale's Native American/Other Population

57 residents of Spindale identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Spindale roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of North Carolina (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Spindale is ranked #165 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Spindale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ruth (0.6% Native American/Other), Rutherfordton (1% Native American/Other), Forest City (0.5% Native American/Other), Bostic (0.6% Native American/Other), and Caroleen (0.2% Native American/Other).

Spindale's Multiracial Population

225 residents of Spindale identify as Multiracial, or 5.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Spindale roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Spindale is ranked #112 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Spindale is more Multiracial than neighboring Ruth (4.6% Multiracial), Rutherfordton (4.1% Multiracial), and Bostic (1.4% Multiracial). Spindale is less Multiracial than neighboring Forest City (5.8% Multiracial), and Caroleen (8.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.