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Spout Springs, North Carolina
Spout Springs, North Carolina is located in North Carolina
Spout Springs, North Carolina
Spout Springs, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Spout Springs, North Carolina is located in the United States
Spout Springs, North Carolina
Spout Springs, North Carolina
Location in the United States
Country United States
State North Carolina
County Harnett
Area
 • Total 9.06 sq mi (23.46 km2)
 • Land 8.58 sq mi (22.22 km2)
 • Water 0.48 sq mi (1.24 km2)
Elevation
230 ft (70 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 11,040
 • Density 1,286.86/sq mi (496.89/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS feature ID 2805284

Spout Springs is a special kind of community in Harnett County, North Carolina, United States. It's called a Census-designated place, or CDP. This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city or village. The government counts its population separately.

In 2020, the first time it was listed as a CDP, Spout Springs had 11,040 people living there.

Spout Springs is part of a larger area called the Dunn Micropolitan Area. It's also connected to the even bigger Raleigh–Durham–Cary area. This larger area is important for jobs and growth.

A long time ago, Spout Springs was known for making lumber and other wood products. In recent years, the number of people living here has grown a lot. This is because of the nearby Ft. Bragg, a large military base, which has expanded.

Who Lives in Spout Springs?

Spout Springs is home to a diverse group of people. In 2020, the community had over 11,000 residents.

Many different backgrounds and cultures make up the population. This mix of people helps make Spout Springs a unique place to live.

See also

In Spanish: Spout Springs (Carolina del Norte) para niños

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