Spindale, North Carolina
Spindale: City in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States of America
About
Spindale is a city located in the county of Rutherford in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,321 and a population density of 311 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,175 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Spindale
| Population : | 4,175 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Rutherford County |
| Postal code : | 28160 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 828 |
| Area : | 13.87 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,089 feet / 332 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 02:05:11 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 301 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.5% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Spindale is located at 35°21'36"N 81°55'45"W (35.3601200, -81.9292700).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Spindale decreased by 3.5% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,321 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,276 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,241 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,238 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,215 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,204 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,177 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,186 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,194 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,202 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,175 | -0.65% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 37,743 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 39,552 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -4.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 38,497 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 39,558 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.6% |
| White only, percent : | 29.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 35.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 16.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 31.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 15.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,125 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 31.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 27.2% |
Spindale zip code is 28160.
County name: Rutherford, County
fips: 37161
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 27.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $156,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,955 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $949 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $904 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 15,504 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.41 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 81.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 48.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 77.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 66.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 73.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 16.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 3,539,066 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 407,282 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 641,008 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $16,226 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $29,232 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $20,380 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 37.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,520 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,362 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 791 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,255 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,039 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 129 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,177 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,680.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 10.75 |
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People born in Spindale (1)
American politician Bobby F. England was born in Spindale
Schools in Spindale
College & universities near Spindale, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198710 | Isothermal Community College | Spindale (NC) | 28160-0804 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Spindale, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPB | Spartanburg | 290 Magnolia St | RAIL |
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
| GRV | Greenville | 1120 West Washington Street | RAIL |
| CLT | Charlotte | 1914 North Tryon St. | RAIL |
| CSN | Clemson | Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Spindale
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Spindal Post Office | Spindale (NC) | 28160 |
Other cities in Rutherford County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rutherford County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Forest City | 7,138 | Town in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States |
| Rutherfordton | 4,090 | Town in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States |
| Lake Lure | 1,153 | Town in North Carolina |
| Ellenboro | 830 | Human settlement in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Ruth | 400 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Bostic | 379 | Human settlement in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Spindale distances to largest North Carolina cities
