Spindale, NC Demographics

A map of Spindale's Population by Race

Spindale, North Carolina has an estimated population of 4,131, a slight decrease from the 4,225 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.4% White, 14.4% Black, 6.1% Hispanic, 4.8% Multiracial, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 1.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Spindale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Spindale has become considerably 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 Spindale, that probability was 51.3% in 2020 and 44.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Spindale is ranked the 204th 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). Spindale was ranked the 191st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Spindale's White Population

2,991 residents of Spindale, or 72.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Spindale is considerably higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Spindale ranks 443rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Spindale's White population has grown by an estimated 8.4%. White residents' share of Spindale's population has increased from 65.3% to 72.4%.

Spindale is more White than neighboring Rutherfordton (68.5% White), and Forest City (55.6% White). Spindale is less White than neighboring Ruth (84.9% White), Bostic (90.1% White), and Caroleen (82.8% White).

Spindale's Black Population

595 residents of Spindale, or 14.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Spindale is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Spindale ranks 237th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Spindale's Black population has declined by an estimated 40.7%. Black residents' share of Spindale's population has decreased from 23.8% to 14.4%.

Spindale is more Black than neighboring Ruth (1% Black), Rutherfordton (10.4% Black), Bostic (5.5% Black), and Caroleen (0% Black). Spindale is less Black than neighboring Forest City (21.8% Black).

Spindale's Asian Population

42 residents of Spindale, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Spindale is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Spindale ranks 363rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Spindale's Asian population has grown by an estimated 44.8%. Asian residents' share of Spindale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Spindale is more Asian than neighboring Ruth (0.2% Asian), Bostic (0.7% Asian), and Caroleen (0% Asian). Spindale is less Asian than neighboring Rutherfordton (1.1% Asian), and Forest City (1.6% Asian).

Spindale's Hispanic Population

251 residents of Spindale, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Spindale is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Spindale ranks 569th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Spindale's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 65.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Spindale's population has increased from 3.6% to 6.1%.

Spindale is more Hispanic than neighboring Bostic (0% Hispanic), and Caroleen (0% Hispanic). Spindale is less Hispanic than neighboring Ruth (8.6% Hispanic), Rutherfordton (9.9% Hispanic), and Forest City (10.5% Hispanic).

Spindale's Native American/Other Population

55 residents of Spindale, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Spindale is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Spindale ranks 165th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Spindale's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 3.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Spindale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Spindale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ruth (0% Native American/Other), Rutherfordton (0.3% Native American/Other), and Bostic (0% Native American/Other). Spindale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Forest City (2.3% Native American/Other), and Caroleen (17.2% Native American/Other).

Spindale's Multiracial Population

197 residents of Spindale, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Spindale is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Spindale ranks 114th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Spindale's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 12.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Spindale's population has decreased from 5.3% to 4.8%.

Spindale is more Multiracial than neighboring Bostic (3.7% Multiracial), and Caroleen (0% Multiracial). Spindale is less Multiracial than neighboring Ruth (5.3% Multiracial), Rutherfordton (9.6% Multiracial), and Forest City (8.3% 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.