Spruce Pine, North Carolina
Spruce Pine: Town in North Carolina, United States of America
About
Spruce Pine is a town located in the county of Mitchell in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,175 and a population density of 211 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,126 inhabitants.
The town was created 111 years ago in 1912.
Quick Facts about Spruce Pine
| Population : | 2,126 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Mitchell County |
| Postal code : | 28777 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 828 |
| Area : | 10.3 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,559 feet / 780 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1913 (111 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 02:56:50 (26th April 2024) |
| Density : | 206 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.3% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Spruce Pine is located at 35°54'55"N 82°3'52"W (35.9154000, -82.0645600).
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Official website of Spruce Pine
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Spruce Pine decreased by 2.3% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,175 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,219 | 1.98% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,209 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,203 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,186 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,175 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,164 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,156 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,149 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,143 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,126 | -0.8% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Spruce Pine
1 Emerald Village
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3 Little Switzerland Tunnel
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Other Places in Spruce Pine
1 Town of Spruce Pine
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People born in Spruce Pine (2)
People born in Spruce Pine, including football player and coach Claude "Hoot" Gibson, news anchor Gerri Willis, .
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Schools in Spruce Pine
College & universities near Spruce Pine, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198914 | Mayland Community College | Spruce Pine (NC) | 28777 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Spruce Pine, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPB | Spartanburg | 290 Magnolia St | RAIL |
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Spruce Pine
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Spruce Pin Post Office | Spruce Pine (NC) | 28777 |
Other cities in Mitchell County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mitchell County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Richlands | 1,718 | Town in North Carolina, USA |
| Bailey | 569 | Town in Nash County, North Carolina, United States |
| Bakersville | 441 | Township in Mitchell County, North Carolina |
Distance to Other Cities
Spruce Pine distances to largest North Carolina cities
