Connelly Springs town, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Connelly Springs town is a small community located in North Carolina. The total population is 2,342. It ranks as the 315th most populous out of 774 cities and towns in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Connelly Springs town is 37.4 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Connelly Springs town is $66,643. This is 5% lower than the state median of $69,904. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 15% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.9%. This is 32% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 7.9%. This is 63% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $178,800. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $259,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Connelly Springs town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 62.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% lower than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Connelly Springs town is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 6.4%. The Black or African American population (6.4%) is well below the state average of 20.3%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (4.9% vs 3.1%).

Education

18.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 34.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Connelly Springs town, North Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against North Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 774 Census-designated places in North Carolina. For official data, visit data.census.gov.