Spruce pine is located in Mitchell county North carolina with a geographic area of 4.7 square miles. The total population in Spruce pine is 2,221 with 46.3% male and 53.7% female. Children under age 5 represent 4.1% of the population, under age 18 equal 19.0% of the population and over age 65 is 20.3% of the population. The median household income is $45,435, per capita income is $26,432. There are a total of 952 housing units with 68.1% owner occupied. Education includes 26.5% of residents that are high school graduates and 14.2% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Spruce pine in the summer is 75 degrees, and in the winter 38 degrees.
