Connelly Springs, NC Demographics

A map of Connelly Springs's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,964	1,214	80.9%	79.4%
Hispanic	182	81	7.5%	5.3%
Asian	160	128	6.6%	8.4%
Black	107	38	4.4%	2.5%
Multiracial	14	62	0.6%	4.1%
Native American/Other	0	6	0.0%	0.4%

Connelly Springs, North Carolina has an estimated population of 2,427, a dramatic increase from the 1,529 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.9% White, 7.5% Hispanic, 6.6% Asian, 4.4% Black, 0.6% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Connelly Springs, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Connelly Springs has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Connelly Springs, that probability was 35.8% in 2020 and 33.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Connelly Springs is ranked the 305th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. 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). Connelly Springs was ranked the 366th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Connelly Springs's White Population

1,964 residents of Connelly Springs, or 80.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Connelly Springs is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Connelly Springs ranks 274th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Connelly Springs's White population has grown by an estimated 61.8%. White residents' share of Connelly Springs's population has increased from 79.4% to 80.9%.

Connelly Springs is less White than neighboring Rutherford College (87.6% White), Icard (95.7% White), Sawmills (93.8% White), Valdese (86.2% White), and Rhodhiss (86.4% White).

Connelly Springs's Black Population

107 residents of Connelly Springs, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Connelly Springs is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Connelly Springs ranks 597th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Connelly Springs's Black population has grown by an estimated 181.6%. Black residents' share of Connelly Springs's population has increased from 2.5% to 4.4%.

Connelly Springs is more Black than neighboring Rutherford College (0% Black), Icard (1.6% Black), Sawmills (1.2% Black), Valdese (3.3% Black), and Rhodhiss (0.2% Black).

Connelly Springs's Asian Population

160 residents of Connelly Springs, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Connelly Springs is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Connelly Springs ranks 12th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Connelly Springs's Asian population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Asian residents' share of Connelly Springs's population has decreased from 8.4% to 6.6%.

Connelly Springs is more Asian than neighboring Rutherford College (4.4% Asian), Icard (0% Asian), Sawmills (0% Asian), Valdese (3.1% Asian), and Rhodhiss (3.9% Asian).

Connelly Springs's Hispanic Population

182 residents of Connelly Springs, or 7.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Connelly Springs is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Connelly Springs ranks 431st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Connelly Springs's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 124.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Connelly Springs's population has increased from 5.3% to 7.5%.

Connelly Springs is more Hispanic than neighboring Rutherford College (5% Hispanic), Icard (0.6% Hispanic), Sawmills (2.9% Hispanic), and Valdese (5.2% Hispanic). Connelly Springs is less Hispanic than neighboring Rhodhiss (8.2% Hispanic).

Connelly Springs's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Connelly Springs, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Connelly Springs is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Connelly Springs ranks 630th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Connelly Springs's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Connelly Springs's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Connelly Springs is less Native American/Other than neighboring Icard (0.2% Native American/Other), and Rhodhiss (0.2% Native American/Other).

Connelly Springs's Multiracial Population

14 residents of Connelly Springs, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Connelly Springs is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Connelly Springs ranks 313th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Connelly Springs's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 77.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Connelly Springs's population has decreased from 4.1% to 0.6%.

Connelly Springs is less Multiracial than neighboring Rutherford College (3% Multiracial), Icard (1.9% Multiracial), Sawmills (2.1% Multiracial), Valdese (2.2% Multiracial), and Rhodhiss (1.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.