Spring Lakeis a town inCumberland County,North Carolina,United States. The2010 censusrecorded the population at 11,964 people,[6]with an estimated population in 2019 of 12,005.[7]
Spring Lake, North Carolina | |
|---|---|
 Intersection with North Bragg Boulevard and Lillington Highway in Spring Lake | |
 Flag  Seal | |
| Motto: "Unity for Prosperity"[1] | |
 Location inCumberland Countyand the state ofNorth Carolina. | |
| Coordinates:35°11′04″N78°59′46″W/ 35.18444°N 78.99611°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cumberland |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| • Current mayor | Kia Anthony[2] |
| • First mayor | Grady Howard |
| Area | |
• Total | 23.84 sq mi (61.74 km2) |
| • Land | 23.62 sq mi (61.18 km2) |
| • Water | 0.22 sq mi (0.56 km2) |
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 11,660 |
| • Density | 493.65/sq mi (190.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5(Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4(EDT) |
| ZIP code | 28390 |
| Area codes | 910, 472 |
| FIPS code | 37-64180[5] |
| GNISfeature ID | 2407386[4] |
| Website | www |
History
editThe current name of the town first appeared around 1923 for a spring fed lake, which probably formed when the railroad was built about 1860. The community grew slowly until World War II. At its incorporation, the town selected the post office on Main Street as the center of town. The town limits extended only eight-tenths of a mile from its center, but increased rapidly as nearby Fort Bragg was built up. Today, Spring Lake remains a quaint town with its close ties to nearby Fort Liberty.[8]
Previously, the area was called "Clayton Cut", due to the pathway cut that ran through the area where the railroad later resided, and also "Prince's Siding", after a man named Prince who owned a sawmill on this land.
Spring Lake was officially incorporated on April 9, 1951.Grady Howardwas named interim mayor on this date, and was officially elected the first mayor of Spring Lake on June 5, 1951.
The modern growth spurt beginning inWorld War IIis attributed to the proximity ofFort Liberty.
Long Valley Farmwas listed on theNational Register of Historic Placesin 1994.[9]
Geography
editSpring Lake is located in northwestern Cumberland County. It is bordered to the south by the city ofFayetteville,the Cumberland County seat, to the west byHokeandMoorecounties, and to the north byHarnett County.Large portions of the town limits are occupied byPope Air Force Baseand parts of Fort Liberty.
North Carolina Highways87and24run concurrently through the town, leading south 11 miles (18 km) to downtown Fayetteville. NC 87 leads north 26 miles (42 km) toSanford,while NC 24 runs northwest 31 miles (50 km) toCarthage.North Carolina Highway 210leads northeast 18 miles (29 km) toLillingtonand southeast as Murchison Road 10 miles (16 km) to downtown Fayetteville.
According to theUnited States Census Bureau,the town of Spring Lake has a total area of 23.2 square miles (60.2 km2), of which 23.1 square miles (59.7 km2) is land and 0.19 square miles (0.5 km2), or 0.88%, is water.[6]The Little River, a tributary of theCape Fear River,runs the length of the town from west to east, passing north of the town center.
It includes sections of theFort Liberty(formerly Fort Bragg) property, includingPope Field.[10]
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 4,110 | — | |
| 1970 | 3,968 | −3.5% | |
| 1980 | 6,273 | 58.1% | |
| 1990 | 7,524 | 19.9% | |
| 2000 | 8,098 | 7.6% | |
| 2010 | 11,964 | 47.7% | |
| 2020 | 11,660 | −2.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[11] | |||
2020 census
edit| Race / Ethnicity(NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000[12] | Pop 2010[13] | Pop 2020[14] | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitealone (NH) | 2,391 | 4,889 | 3,709 | 29.53% | 40.86% | 31.81% |
| Black or African Americanalone (NH) | 4,053 | 4,131 | 4,415 | 50.05% | 34.53% | 37.86% |
| Native AmericanorAlaska Nativealone (NH) | 60 | 111 | 78 | 0.74% | 0.93% | 0.67% |
| Asianalone (NH) | 286 | 335 | 384 | 3.53% | 2.80% | 3.29% |
| Pacific Islanderalone (NH) | 29 | 47 | 103 | 0.36% | 0.39% | 0.88% |
| Other Racealone (NH) | 22 | 34 | 98 | 0.27% | 0.28% | 0.84% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial(NH) | 294 | 578 | 800 | 3.63% | 4.83% | 6.86% |
| Hispanic or Latino(any race) | 963 | 1,839 | 2,073 | 11.89% | 15.37% | 17.78% |
| Total | 8,098 | 11,964 | 11,660 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
As of the2020 United States census,there were 11,660 people, 4,369 households, and 2,653 families residing in the town.
2010 census
editAs of thecensus[5]of 2010, there were 11,964 people, 4,202 households, and 2,880 families residing in the town. The population density was 517.9 inhabitants per square mile (200.0/km2). There were 4,855 housing units at an average density of 210.2 units per square mile (81.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 47.2%White,36.3%African American,1.1%Native American,3.0%Asian,0.5%Pacific Islander,5.1%some other race,and 6.9% from two or more races.HispanicorLatinoof any race were 15.4% of the population.[15]
There were 4,202 households, out of which 46.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.7% were headed bymarried couplesliving together, 18.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% were non-families. 25.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.0% were someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65, and the average family size was 3.21.[15]
In the town, the population was spread out, with 31.2% under the age of 18, 19.3% from 18 to 24, 31.8% from 25 to 44, 13.0% from 45 to 64, and 4.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 24.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.2 males.[15]
For the period 2009–13, the estimated median annual income for a household in the town was $36,538, and the median income for a family was $38,243. Male full-time workers had a median income of $34,921 versus $29,473 for females. Theper capita incomefor the town was $15,852. About 19.5% of families and 23.2% of the population were below thepoverty line,including 28.7% of those under age 18 and 21.1% of those age 65 or over.[16]
Law and government
editIn May 2009, Spring Lake's police department was stripped of its authority, with theCumberland CountySheriff's Office assuming command in the town. This happened after two of its senior officers were arrested on an array of charges including embezzlement, larceny, obstruction of justice, second-degree kidnapping, and breaking and entering.[17]The District Attorney dropped the majority of misdemeanor cases the department had investigated, saying "We can no longer rely upon the basic presumed integrity of the work product of this department."[17]Chief of Police A.C. Brown resigned in the aftermath of the scandal. The town has since revamped the department with the hiring of new officers and a new police chief, Dysoaneik Spellman. The power to investigate misdemeanors was restored in 2010.
Spring Lake is served by a mayor and town board. Members are elected for two year renewable terms. The current board consists of mayor Kia Anthony and aldermen Marvin Lackman, Raul Palacios as well as alderwomen Adrian Jones Thompson, Sona Cooper and mayor pro-tem Robyn Chadwick.
The next municipal election in Spring Lake will be in November 2023.[18]
Education
editTheCumberland County Schoolsdistrict serves most areas for grades PK-12.[19]TheDepartment of Defense Education Activity(DoDEA) operates public schools onFort Libertyfor PK-8, but for high school Fort Liberty students attend local public schools in their respective counties.[20]
Notable people
edit- Jim Carter,professional golfer and 1983 NCAA champion[21]
- Vanessa Grubbs,nephrologistand a writer[22]
- Harold Landry,NFLlinebacker[23]
- Marvin W. Lucas,politician, retired principal
References
edit- ^Town seal
- ^"Town of Spring Lake, Board of Aldermen".RetrievedMarch 3,2023.
- ^"ArcGIS REST Services Directory".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedSeptember 20,2022.
- ^abU.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Spring Lake, North Carolina
- ^ab"U.S. Census website".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedJanuary 31,2008.
- ^ab"Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Spring Lake town, North Carolina".U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived fromthe originalon February 12, 2020.RetrievedJanuary 6,2015.
- ^"Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2013 (PEPANNRES): North Carolina Incorporated Places".U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived fromthe originalon February 12, 2020.RetrievedJanuary 6,2015.
- ^"Images of America: Spring Lake, NC"https:// amazon /Spring-Lake-NC-Images-America/dp/0738517224
- ^"National Register Information System".National Register of Historic Places.National Park Service.July 9, 2010.
- ^"2020 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Spring Lake town, NC"(PDF).U.S. Census Bureau.p. 2 (PDF p. 3/5).RetrievedOctober 26,2024.
Pope Army Airfield
- ^"Census of Population and Housing".Census.gov.RetrievedJune 4,2015.
- ^"P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Spring Lake town, North Carolina".United States Census Bureau.
- ^"P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Spring Lake town, North Carolina".United States Census Bureau.
- ^"P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Spring Lake town, North Carolina".United States Census Bureau.
- ^abc"Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Spring Lake town, North Carolina".U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived fromthe originalon January 6, 2015.RetrievedJanuary 6,2015.
- ^"Selected Economic Characteristics: 2009-2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (DP03): Spring Lake town, North Carolina".U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived fromthe originalon January 6, 2015.RetrievedJanuary 6,2015.
- ^abSpring Lake Police Department stripped of authority.WRAL. Accessed on May 4, 2009.
- ^"Board of Aldermen".Town of Spring Lake.RetrievedDecember 22,2021.
- ^"2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Cumberland County, NC"(PDF).U.S. Census Bureau.Archived(PDF)from the original on July 5, 2022.RetrievedJuly 4,2022.-Text list
- ^"Fort Bragg/Cuba Community".Department of Defense Education Activity.RetrievedJuly 5,2022.
- ^"Jim Carter".PGA Tour. Archived fromthe originalon November 25, 2012.RetrievedNovember 18,2012.
- ^Vanessa Grubbs | UCSF Profiles.profiles.ucsf.edu.Retrieved December 1, 2020.
- ^Harold Landry Stats.Pro-Football-Reference.Retrieved December 1, 2020.
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