Population 6,185 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Household size in Boiling Spring Lakes
| Period | Boiling Spring Lakes | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.27 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.40 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.75 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.16 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Boiling Spring Lakes are small: just 2.16 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.27 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only 19 have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Boiling Spring Lakes
| Period | Boiling Spring Lakes | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.3 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.4 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.9 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.1 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.8 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.1, Boiling Spring Lakes is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 41.3 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the northeast and oldest in the south.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Boiling Spring Lakes
| Period | Boiling Spring Lakes | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Boiling Spring Lakes: 8.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 3.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Boiling Spring Lakes
Renters in Boiling Spring Lakes
| Period | Boiling Spring Lakes | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.2% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.9% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.8% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.6% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Boiling Spring Lakes is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 33.0% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged up 1.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Boiling Spring Lakes
| Period | Boiling Spring Lakes | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.6% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.7% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
A few more homes sit empty in Boiling Spring Lakes than nationally: 11.7%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is up 0.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Boiling Spring Lakes
| Period | Boiling Spring Lakes | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1993 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1997 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1997 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1999 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Boiling Spring Lakes is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1999, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1993 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Boiling Spring Lakes has newer homes than at least four in five North Carolina cities.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Boiling Spring Lakes
| Period | Boiling Spring Lakes | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $863 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $878 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $913 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,444 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$581 | +$528 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Boiling Spring Lakes costs $1,444 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are higher than in North Carolina overall ($1,317). Rents are up $581 a month from 2006–10, a 67% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 27.3% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Boiling Spring Lakes
Bachelor's degrees in Boiling Spring Lakes
| Period | Boiling Spring Lakes | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.0% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.5% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.9% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.8% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Boiling Spring Lakes have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 23.8%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 6.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Boiling Spring Lakes
| Period | Boiling Spring Lakes | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.5% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.5% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.6% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.8% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Boiling Spring Lakes: 94.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 4.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Boiling Spring Lakes has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five North Carolina cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Boiling Spring Lakes
| Period | Boiling Spring Lakes | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.4 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Boiling Spring Lakes than nationally: unemployment was 3.5%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 6.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Boiling Spring Lakes compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling Spring Lakes | 2.16 | 46.1 | 8.4% | 18.6% | 11.7% | 1999 | $1,444 | 23.8% | 94.8% | 3.5% |
| Funston | 2.04 | 53.0 | 7.3% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 2007 | $1,760 | 33.9% | 94.9% | 1.3% |
| Southport | 2.14 | 63.5 | 7.8% | 14.8% | 20.5% | 1999 | $1,340 | 34.6% | 94.1% | 4.7% |
| St. James | 2.00 | 67.7 | 2.0% | 4.6% | 15.9% | 2010 | $1,391 | 66.4% | 97.9% | 8.3% |
| Kure Beach | 2.27 | 56.4 | 2.6% | 19.3% | 51.0% | 1994 | $1,792 | 53.8% | 98.7% | 3.0% |
| Piney Grove | 2.45 | 37.7 | 18.5% | 26.3% | 8.9% | 1996 | $1,339 | 12.6% | 89.3% | 9.4% |
| Carolina Beach | 2.25 | 52.4 | 8.7% | 16.1% | 47.0% | 1988 | $1,779 | 49.8% | 98.9% | 8.2% |
| Winnabow | 2.43 | 46.1 | 8.3% | 15.4% | 7.1% | 2008 | $1,643 | 35.4% | 96.0% | 3.3% |
| Bolivia | 2.42 | 52.2 | 14.1% | 14.2% | 17.4% | 2003 | $1,634 | 26.6% | 91.1% | 6.6% |
| Caswell Beach | 2.04 | 65.9 | 4.6% | 4.7% | 53.8% | 1995 | $1,283 | 65.1% | 98.1% | 1.8% |
| Town Creek | 2.87 | 34.9 | 9.5% | 17.6% | 0.9% | 2000 | $1,069 | 16.7% | 82.0% | 2.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Boiling Spring Lakes. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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