Spring Lake, North Carolina
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Spring Lake is a town located in Cumberland County, North Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 8,098.
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History
Spring Lake became the name of the town around 1923. Previously, the town was called "Clayton Cut" and more recently "Prince's Siding."
The modern growth spurt, beginning in World War II is attributed to the proximity of Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
Geography
Image:NCMap-doton-SpringLake.PNG Spring Lake is located at 35°10'39" North, 78°58'32" West (35.177593, -78.975501)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 9.6 km² (3.7 mi²). 9.5 km² (3.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.54% water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 8,098 people, 3,109 households, and 2,117 families residing in the town. The population density was 851.9/km² (2,203.9/mi²). There were 3,623 housing units at an average density of 381.2/km² (986.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 33.97% White, 51.11% African American, 0.83% Native American, 3.59% Asian, 0.37% Pacific Islander, 4.88% from other races, and 5.25% from two or more races. 11.89% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 3,109 households out of which 40.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.6% were married couples living together, 20.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.9% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.08.
In the town the population was spread out with 30.3% under the age of 18, 16.9% from 18 to 24, 33.4% from 25 to 44, 14.7% from 45 to 64, and 4.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females there were 100.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.4 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $27,322, and the median income for a family was $28,300. Males had a median income of $25,016 versus $17,979 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,683. 23.7% of the population and 22.6% of families were below the poverty line. 32.4% of those under the age of 18 and 10.9% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.