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Pinetops

North Carolina · 1,200 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 $38,777. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 219 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $74,200. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 32% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,200
−15%since 2000
from 1,419 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,170 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,383 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.4
+11%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Pinetops
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,777
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,716 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,799
+45%since 2000
from $15,763 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade20.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,200
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$659
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $374 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 54.8% in 2000
49.3% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−15%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic34.4%(413)
Black62.4%(749)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other3%(36)
Diversity Score63.5%(762)
Diversity Score
63
+1%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+67%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−22.0 ptssince 2011
from 27.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.2%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 61.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.5%
−52.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−79.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pinetops, North Carolina?

Pinetops, North Carolina has about 1,200 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pinetops, North Carolina earns about $38,777 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 $74,200, and the typical rent is about $659 a month.

How educated are people in Pinetops, North Carolina?

About 13.4% 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 19.1% 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 321 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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

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