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Pinehurst

North Carolina · 17,581 residents · 16.711 sq mi
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Pinehurst is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,609. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 81% since 2000. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $316,800. With a median age of 57.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 55% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
61% 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
17,581
+81%since 2000
from 9,706 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,052 / sq mi
+81%since 2000
from 581 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.2
−5%since 2000
from 60.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K8K12K16K20K1990201020202024Pinehurst
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,609
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,950 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,247
+24%since 2000
from $41,992 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.4%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$316,800
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $182,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,554
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $851 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
15.1% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+17%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(9,179)
Black3.3%(316)
Hispanic / Latino1%(101)
Asian0.6%(60)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.9%(1,154)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(15,190)
Black3.2%(555)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(691)
Asian2.2%(381)
Other2.6%(464)
Diversity Score27.9%(4,911)
Diversity Score
28
+135%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 49.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 94.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
23.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+85%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.9%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 39.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.1%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−94.0 ptssince 2013
from 96.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pinehurst, North Carolina?

Pinehurst, North Carolina has about 17,581 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pinehurst, North Carolina earns about $87,609 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 $316,800, and the typical rent is about $1,554 a month.

How educated are people in Pinehurst, North Carolina?

About 60.7% 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 4.2% 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 12,478 residents, a change of about 245 percent over that period.

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

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