Speed, NC is a small town located in greater Onslow County. With a population of just over 70 people, Speed offers a close-knit and friendly atmosphere for those who call it home. The town boasts several local businesses including the small cafe 'The Lunchbox', the barbershop City Cuts and the popular auto repair shop 'Fowler's Garage'. Speed has many year-round outdoor activities that bring the locals together such as camping at nearby Topsail Beach or spending time at Onslow Pines Park. Other organizations, such as the local 4H club and VFW post 124 meet on a regular basis to offer extra social activities for all ages. Local sporting events include youth soccer teams during the fall season, basketball games in winter and softball tournaments in summer.
The population in Speed is 70. There are 247 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Speed is 66.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Speed is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Speed
- 37.1% are married
- 9.1% are divorced
- 19.0% are married with children
- 0.0% have children, but are single
Race in Speed
- 25.0% are White
- 75.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander