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Pine Level

North Carolina · 2,046 residents · 1.786 sq mi
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Pine Level has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,341. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 56% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $129,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,046
+56%since 2000
from 1,313 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,146 / sq mi
+56%since 2000
from 735 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.4
−2%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Pine Level
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,341
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,110
+29%since 2000
from $16,384 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.6%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.8%
US avg: 10%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,300
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$679
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $469 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 61.1% in 2000
37.0% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−8%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88%(1,155)
Black8.5%(111)
Hispanic / Latino3%(39)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.2%(344)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.5%(1,218)
Black12.1%(248)
Hispanic / Latino23.9%(488)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other1.4%(29)
Diversity Score68.5%(1,402)
Diversity Score
69
+161%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.7%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+29%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 91.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 64.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.7%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
8.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.7%
−59.3 ptssince 2013
from 77.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pine Level, North Carolina?

Pine Level, North Carolina has about 2,046 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pine Level, North Carolina earns about $50,341 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pine Level, North Carolina expensive?

In Pine Level, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $129,300, and the typical rent is about $679 a month.

How educated are people in Pine Level, North Carolina?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Pine Level, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pine Level, North Carolina?

About 10.7% of people in Pine Level, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pine Level, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Pine Level, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 829 residents, a change of about 68 percent over that period.

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