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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Pinehurst

North Carolina · 9,706 residents · 16.711 sq mi
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Pinehurst is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $58,950. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 90% since 1990. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $182,800. With a median age of 60.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 50% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 60.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

9,706
+90%since 1990
from 5,103 in 1990
1990 – 2025
581 / sq mi
+90%since 1990
from 305 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
60.4
−5%since 1990
from 63.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K8K12K16K20K1990201020202024Pinehurst
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$58,950
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,313 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$41,992
+43%since 1990
from $29,465 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.8%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$182,800
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $165,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$851
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $636 in 1990
US average: $602
88.1%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 84.4% in 1990
11.9% rent
3.1
−17%since 1990
from 3.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(5,031)
Black1.3%(65)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(4)
Asian0.1%(7)
Diversity Score3.7%(187)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(9,179)
Black3.3%(316)
Hispanic / Latino1%(101)
Asian0.6%(60)
Diversity Score11.9%(1,154)
12
+224%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

49.9%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 45.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.8%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 93.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
17.4%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 12.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.4 min
−33%since 1990
from 19.9 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 Pinehurst, North Carolina?

Pinehurst, North Carolina has about 9,706 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Pinehurst, North Carolina?

The typical household in Pinehurst, North Carolina earns about $58,950 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pinehurst, North Carolina expensive?

In Pinehurst, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $182,800, and the typical rent is about $851 a month.

How educated are people in Pinehurst, North Carolina?

About 49.9% of adults age 25 and over in Pinehurst, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pinehurst, North Carolina?

About 2.8% of people in Pinehurst, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pinehurst, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Pinehurst, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,603 residents, a change of about 90 percent over that period.

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

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