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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Pine Knoll Shores

North Carolina · 1,524 residents · 2.209 sq mi
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Pine Knoll Shores is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $53,800. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $218,100. With a median age of 61.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 37% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 61.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,524
+11%since 1990
from 1,367 in 1990
1990 – 2025
690 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 619 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
61.8
+8%since 1990
from 57.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Pine Knoll Shores
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$53,800
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,238 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$34,618
+30%since 1990
from $26,531 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.6%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$218,100
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $149,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$904
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $635 in 1990
US average: $602
90.6%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 83.0% in 1990
9.4% rent
4.1
+9%since 1990
from 3.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(1,360)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian0.4%(5)
Diversity Score1.8%(25)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,498)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(16)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score2.9%(45)
3
+62%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

48.1%
+7.4 ptssince 1990
from 40.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
97.0%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 95.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
18.9%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 13.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.8 min
−18%since 1990
from 20.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina?

Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina has about 1,524 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina?

The typical household in Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina earns about $53,800 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina expensive?

In Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $218,100, and the typical rent is about $904 a month.

How educated are people in Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina?

About 48.1% of adults age 25 and over in Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina?

About 3.6% of people in Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 157 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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