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Pinetops

North Carolina · 1,374 residents · 1.026 sq mi
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Pinetops has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,548. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value is $90,000. The poverty rate of 30.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,374
−3%since 2000
from 1,419 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,339 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,383 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.2
+3%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Pinetops
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,548
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,716 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,817
Unchangedsince 2000
from $15,763 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade0.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,000
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$590
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $374 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.3%
−28.4 ptssince 2000
from 54.8% in 2000
50.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+23%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic33.9%(466)
Black65.2%(896)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score56.7%(779)
Diversity Score
57
−10%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
+18%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.6%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.2%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pinetops, North Carolina?

Pinetops, North Carolina has about 1,374 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pinetops, North Carolina earns about $32,548 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 $90,000, and the typical rent is about $590 a month.

How educated are people in Pinetops, North Carolina?

About 18.6% 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 30.0% 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 147 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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