Spruce Pine
Town in Mitchell County, North Carolina
Spruce Pine is a town in Mitchell County, North Carolina, with 2,194 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,559 ft (780 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bakersville, 8.6 miles NW.
- 2,194residents (2020 Census)
- 2,559 ftelevation · 780 m
- 4.1 sq miland area · 10.5 km²
- 540 / sq mipopulation density
- 28777ZIP code
About Spruce Pine
Spruce Pine is the largest town in Mitchell County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 2,194 at the 2020 census.
The Spruce Pine Mining District is one of the only places in the world where high-purity quartz can be found.
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Living in Spruce Pine
- Median household income
- $42,098
- Median home value
- $207,500
- Median rent
- $837/mo
- Median age
- 48.6
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Spruce Pine had 2,194 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,194 |
|---|---|
| Density | 540 per sq mi (209 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Spruce Pine at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Mitchell County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 2,194 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.06 sq mi (10.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,559 ft (780 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.9140° N, 82.0697° W |
| ZIP code | 28777 |
| Official website | sprucepine-nc.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3764260 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Spruce Pine
- Bakersville8.6 mi NW
- Crossnore10.8 mi NE
- Burnsville12.8 mi W
- Newland14.4 mi NE
- Linville15.3 mi NE
- Nebo16.1 mi SE
- Marion16.9 mi S
- Grandfather Village17.3 mi NE
- Elk Park17.6 mi N
- West Marion18.3 mi S
- Sugar Mountain18.6 mi NE
- Roan Mountain, TN18.8 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Spruce Pine
What county is Spruce Pine in?
Spruce Pine is in Mitchell County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Spruce Pine, NC?
2,194 people lived in Spruce Pine at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Spruce Pine, NC?
The ZIP code of Spruce Pine is 28777.
What is the elevation of Spruce Pine?
2,559 feet (780 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Spruce Pine?
Bakersville (8.6 mi), Crossnore (10.8 mi), Burnsville (12.8 mi), Newland (14.4 mi), Linville (15.3 mi).
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