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Pinetops

North Carolina · 1,198 residents (2025 est.) · 1.026 sq mi
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Pinetops has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,458. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $136,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,426
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,419 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,390 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,383 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.7
−1%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,198 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Pinetops
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,458
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,716 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,585
+94%since 2000
from $15,763 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.2%
+24.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.1%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
−3%since 2010
from 0.439 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade16.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$136,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$815
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $374 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 54.8% in 2000
45.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.3%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+1%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
46
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic42.2%(599)
Black56%(794)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score63%(893)
2024
White, non-Hispanic39%(556)
Black57.5%(820)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.5%(50)
Diversity Score64.5%(920)
Diversity Score
65
+2%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+33%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−24.6 ptssince 2011
from 27.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 61.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.7%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
55.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2012
from 21.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.4%
−78.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.6%
+30.7 ptssince 2017
from 48.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pinetops, North Carolina?

Pinetops, North Carolina has about 1,426 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pinetops, North Carolina earns about $60,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pinetops, North Carolina expensive?

In Pinetops, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $136,500, and the typical rent is about $815 a month.

How educated are people in Pinetops, North Carolina?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in Pinetops, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pinetops, North Carolina?

About 13.1% of people in Pinetops, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pinetops, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Pinetops, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 95 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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